Crowell Health Solutions (CHS)

We are proud to share that Crowell Health Solution’s Jodi Goldstein Daniel was a featured speaker on the recent advocacy panel at the 2024 DirectTrust Annual Conference! The discussion focused on the current legislative and regulatory landscape, offering invaluable insights on how health technology stakeholders can engage in and shape policy. A big thank you to DirectTrust for having us. It was fantastic to connect with so many passionate and knowledgeable professionals in the field! #HealthTech #PolicyAdvocacy #HealthPolicy #DirectTrust2024

Crowell Health Solutions (CHS) had the privilege of hosting The Joint Commission's insightful event, which convened leaders from HHS and federal agencies, members of Congress, health systems, patient organizations, technology companies and other healthcare stakeholders, to discuss the role of AI in the health and human services sector. This event was a significant step forward in discussing the need for policy guardrails governing the use of AI for clinical care and other health purposes. We are honored to have been part of this important conversation and remain eager to continue this dialogue. #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Healthcare #HealthPolicy

CMS has released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, featuring key proposed updates like a 2.93% payment rate reduction, new Advanced Primary Care Management and caregiver training codes, and enhanced primary and behavioral health services. Public comments are open until September 9, 2024, with the final rule expected by November 1, 2024. Read more from Crowell Health Solutions (CHS)' Troy Barsky and Eunice LaLanne here: https://lnkd.in/gNvq5Pfp #Healthcare #CMS #Telehealth #BehavioralHealth #PrimaryCare #HealthPolicy #PFS

The CMS Innovation Center recently outlined new data-sharing principles aimed at revolutionizing healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes.         Key Highlights: 1. Expand Data Access & Improve Data Standards: Broader CMS data access and investment in FHIR standards for streamlined integration. 2. Early Data-Sharing Strategy & Enhanced Data Tools: Proactive data-sharing strategies from the start and improved analytics and support resources. 3. Efficient Data Collection & Broad Partnerships: Efficient file-based exchange, APIs, and collaboration with vendors, payers, and HIEs. To learn more about CMMI's data-sharing principles, see here: https://lnkd.in/gJH_yzYz

On July 25, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced significant organizational changes, including renaming the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) to the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC). These changes underscore a heightened focus on providing oversight and issuing policies governing the use of individuals’ health data and the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Curious about the full scope of these changes? Jodi Goldstein Daniel, Jason Johnson, and Allison Kwon have summarized everything you need to know. Check it out here: #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthData #HHS #ONC

CMS' Notice of Funding Opportunity deadline for the Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model is rapidly approaching! The application period will end on September 9, 2024. Check out this quick summary by CHS' Stephen Bentfield, Lidia Niecko-Najjum, and Arielle Carani to learn more about the new IBH model. #CMS #IBHModel #BehavioralHealth

The FDA recently provided answers to the most common questions it has received regarding its Final Rule on laboratory developed tests. The Final Rule marked a monumental shift in the diagnostic testing regime in the United States and has created a significant amount of questions around compliance and enforcement.  Crowell's Linda A. Malek, Jason Johnson, and Stephen Holland provide more information on the FDA's recent FAQ publication here: https://lnkd.in/gfRNjgGf #FDA #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalTrials #LDTs #Compliance

Crowell Health Solutions (CHS) is thrilled to participate in the Alliance for Health Policy's 2024 Signature Series: "AI in Health -- Navigating New Frontiers." As proud sponsors, we're not just supporting; we're actively engaging in shaping the future of AI in healthcare. We hope to connect with you at the Welcome Reception and Summit as we explore innovative solutions, network with industry leaders, and discuss the transformative impact of AI in health.

On July 9, 2024, the Office of Science and Technology Policy released new guidance for federal research agencies that require certain research institutions to certify that the institution has established and operates a research security program that includes certain specific standardized requirements. The purpose of these guidelines is to address increased foreign risk to research security in the U.S. research & development landscape and to preserve the open and collaborative nature of the R&D environment. Crowell Health Solutions' Linda A. Malek, Jason Johnson, Blaze Waleski, and Eunice LaLanne summarize the research security requirements here: https://lnkd.in/eNdXG8b4 #ResearchSecurity #OSTP #Research #HigherEducation #ResearchandDevelopment

On Monday, June 24, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review last year’s Sixth Circuit decision, which allowed Tennessee to keep its ban on gender-affirming care for minors in place. Crowell's Troy Barsky, Alice Hall-Partyka, and Arielle Carani explain what you should know following the Court's agreement to review the state ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Read here: