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Authored by: Sylvia Trujillo Welcome back to Navigating AI: An Introductory Blog Series! Before we dive into AI’s applications and impact, it’s essential to differentiate between AI systems and AI functionalities—concepts that often get conflated. AI methods and systems define the architecture of AI but do not determine what the AI can do in aRead more

Keeping up with AI in California: 2024 Legislative Recap Authored By: Rebekah Glick (March 25, 2025) In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, California is at the forefront of AI. In post, we’ll dive into last year’s legislative session in California to understand what passed last year and how it impacts health care provider policies andRead more

Update (March 21, 2025): After this publication of this blog and recording of this webinar, the DEA filed a second delay with the Federal Register. The final rule for prescribing buprenorphine via telehealth to treat Opioid Use Disorder will now go into effect on Dec. 31, 2025. DEA Telehealth Webinar 3.20.25Read more

Authored by: Lydia Kotowski, JD, MHA (March 20, 2025) Update (March 21, 2025): After this publication of this blog and recording of this webinar, the DEA filed a second delay with the Federal Register. The final rule for prescribing buprenorphine via telehealth to treat Opioid Use Disorder will now go into effect on Dec. 31,Read more

Keeping up with AI in California: Federal and State Executive Branch Authored By: Rebekah Glick (March 18, 2025) In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, California is at the forefront of AI.  In this blog series, we’ll dive into the latest AI polices and guidance and explore what these changes mean for healthcare providers, tech innovators,Read more

March 14, 2025. What is happening with Medicare telehealth flexibilities?  There is another extension of telehealth flexibilities.     Congress has sent President Trump legislation that will extend flexibilities for another six months.  Please see extensions below. FlexibilityCMS CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule (Link)Congress American Relief Act 2025 (Link)CMS OGC Telehealth FAQ CalendarRead more

Keeping up with AI in California: 2025 Bills Authored By: Rebekah Glick (March 13, 2025) In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, California is at the forefront of health care AI. In today’s post, we’ll focus on bills that have been introduced in the current 2025-2026 California legislative session. Please note that these bills have beenRead more

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The Health Care AI Blog: What to Expect in this Series  Authored by: Sylvia Trujillo  The adoption of artificial intelligence systems and tools (AI) is rapidly advancing in healthcare, offering new ways to enhance clinical decision-making, improve diagnostics, and optimize healthcare operations. However, AI systems are complex and often misunderstood. The regulatory environment increases theRead more

The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Center’s Direct to Consumer Toolkit has been updated (Feb 2025) There is a growing trend in healthcare to provide care directly to the patient (or consumer) in their homes using a variety of telemedicine technologies. This type of care delivery is referred to as Direct to Consumer (DTC) Telemedicine. ThisRead more