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AMIA Mid-Year Public Policy Update Webinar
Wednesday, July 10, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT
Please join AMIA’s Public Policy staff for a presentation and discussion on policy tactics and ideas to advance Informatics in 2024. In Fall 2023, AMIA approved the four Public Policy North Stars to guide AMIA’s policy pursuits through 2029. A lot has been accomplished in the first six months since implementation, including AMIA’s first virtual Hill Day, and there are exciting things to come.
This webinar is an opportunity to learn how AMIA policy staff advocates for Informatics and to share ideas with AMIA staff for future advocacy.
Regulatory
National Institutes of Health RFI Draft Public Access Policy
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published a Request for Information (RFI) on the NIH Draft Public Access Policy. The Draft Policy is building from the feedback from the NIH Public Access Plan from 2023. AMIA did comment on the Plan last year and do plan to comment on the RFI. One proposed enhancement would remove the 12-month embargo period for scholarly publications allowing access to both the article and its data sets sooner.
Public comment period ends Monday, August 19.
Read the RFI Draft Public Access Policy.
Health and Human Services Information Blocking Disincentives for Health Care Providers Final Rule
On June 24, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) established disincentives for health care providers who engage in practices that providers knew were unreasonable and were likely to interfere with, prevent, or materially discourage the access, exchange, or use of EHI. This does not apply to information blocking required by law or covered by a regulatory exception. The aim for the Final Rule is to help ensure individuals have access to their own health information and that providers have access to health information to assist in care and treatment. The Final Rule is set to be published on July 1.
ICYMI
Office of Management and Budget Announces Public Comment for 2028 Standard Occupational Classification Codes
The long-awaited revision process for the 2028 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes has been announced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). AMIA has worked tirelessly with the help from so many of you for the inclusion of medical/clinical informatics in the SOC codes. AMIA plans to send recommendations and we will provide more information in the following editions of Washington Download.
Public comments are due by Monday, August 12.
ONC Notice of Funding Opportunity: Leading Edge Acceleration Projects in Health IT
The Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health IT funding opportunity will address emerging challenges that inhibit the development of health IT. This funding opportunity is expected to advance health IT development and inform the implementation of standards, methods, and techniques for overcoming challenges in this space. Enhancing AI in health care and boosting behavioral health IT are the two main focus areas for the LEAP in health IT funding. The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $1,000,000 and the award floor is $100,000.
The application period closes on July 12 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Apply now.
Around the Web
- Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health (MSCCH) June Champion of the Month recognizes AMIA member, Dr. Chethan Sarabu. MD, FAMIA, FAAP; medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org
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