As Congress and the Biden administration work to strengthen health care affordability and access, innovative technologies and treatments are increasingly important for patient health and lower costs. What are some of the most promising examples? What barriers are appearing as new tech emerges? Is the Medicare payment process keeping up with new technologies and procedures? POLITICO will convene a panel of lawmakers, officials, and experts to d...

All the elements of the U.S. healthcare system are under siege by hackers. A recent article in Modern Healthcare reported that “[o]ver the past five years, there’s been a 256% increase in large breaches reported to [the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] involving hacking and a 264% increase in ransomware.” Federal health agencies face the same risks – and private-sector attacks ripple through the agencies, a...

The Defense Health Information Technology Symposium (DHITS) is an annual three-day conference, sponsored by the Defense Health Agency (DHA). Conference attendees are comprised of government, military, and industry health care IM/IT professionals. DHITS provides a collaborative environment for MHS leadership and staff, as well as our industry partners, to discuss and reinforce new approaches, innovations, and guidelines. Cutting edge advancemen...

How are your FEHB selections this year? Want to pick up pointers on what’s new or what you should consider in the government health care benefits plan for 2025? Join us for Federal News Network’s 2024 Open Season Exchange on Nov. 12. During this exclusive event, Federal News Network reporters and editors will sit down with agency and industry experts to share details about what to consider when making your 2025 FEHB selections duri...