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High-signal federal health IT headlines, filtered for operational relevance.
Sources: DefenseScoop, FedScoop, GovExec, Nextgov/FCW, MeriTalk, Military Times, GAO, Health IT Buzz, VA.gov, TRICARE
Yesterday
House Democrats want OPM, OMB to halt plans to collect federal worker health data
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Trump clears path for expanded psychedelic research to treat veterans’ PTSD
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AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says
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Senators demand OPM withdraw plan to access feds’ medical records
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HIMSS membership offers ongoing ROI
Tele-hospitalists can help with more challenges than most realize
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Judge dismisses Aetna’s No Surprises fraud suit against Radiology Partners
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Care delays and denials grow across 6 states using WISeR Model, lawmaker says
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RFK Jr. defends HHS tenure, 12% proposed budget cut
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Virtual ICU nurses get an AI boost at UCHealth
Physician burnout is improving but some specialties lag, the AMA finds
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3 questions every payer should ask about medical AI
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Times up: Hospitals and the 340B markup program need reforms
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3 ways AI is humanizing patient care
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This Week
Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more
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Keep operations running during EHR downtime
The Administrative Burden Playbook for Clinical and Operational Leaders
GE HealthCare, RadNet expand AI mammography collaboration
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CMS proposes repeal of add-on payment path for breakthrough devices
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Stakeholders urge Labor Department to finalize PBM transparency rule
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‘American Solitaire’ puts a veteran’s invisible wounds front and center
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Erica Schwartz, ex-deputy surgeon general, picked to be next CDC director
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Advocates press for preventive programs, VA benefits for struggling vets
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AI is helping VA speed up claims processing, but Dems worry about errors
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Agencies report over 3,000 AI use cases in 2025
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VA has touted appointment wait time reductions, but new data shows a more mixed reality
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Pentagon announces senior appointments to CIO’s office
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Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says
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Earlier
Senate committee approves quantum reauthorization bill with 7 amendments
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Advancing the Future of Behavioral Health Data Exchange
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Picture This: Improved Access, Exchange, and Use of Diagnostic Images
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Digital Dividends Realized: Hospital Patient Engagement Capabilities
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HHS Wants Your Ideas to Accelerate AI in Clinical Care
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The Tide and the Speedboats: TEFCA and CMS-Aligned Networks
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TEFCA Government Benefits Determination Implementation is Here!
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Why TEFCA’s Hardest Problem Isn’t Tech, It’s Trust
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Additional security for beneficiary self-service is now available
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Common reasons you could lose TRICARE coverage (and how to avoid them) (East Region)
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Q&A: TRICARE beneficiary specialty care referrals
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Child care from newborn through adolescence (West Region)
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Is your provider in-network? (West Region)
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TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding eligibility
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Get your RSV and flu immunizations with TRICARE
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Preview your 2026 TRICARE pharmacy costs
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TRICARE Open Season starts today, Nov. 10: Learn if you should take action
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Learn your 2026 TRICARE health plan costs
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Prepare for flu season: Get vaccinated with TRICARE
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TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding your TRICARE health plan options
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Get ready for TRICARE Open Season 2025: What you need to know
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Share your experiences with COPD care and treatment at Oct. 17 Clinical Practice Guideline patient focus group
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National Guard or Reserve? Learn What To Do if You Need Line of Duty Care
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Learn How TRICARE Can Help You Manage Chronic Health Conditions
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Unlock Your Health: How TRICARE Can Support Your Child’s Mental Health
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TEFCA: Accelerating Government Benefits Determination for a Better Tomorrow
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Unlock Your Health With TRICARE Home Health Care and Pharmacy Home Delivery
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Explore Available Counseling and Mental Health Services
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New Data on the Certified Health IT Market Now Available
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Live in the West Region? Learn if You Need To Take Action on Your Referrals Before Oct. 1
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Q&A: TRICARE For Life Coverage of Weight Loss Medications
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Laboratory Data Standards for Interoperability
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Help Shape Clinical Practice Guidelines in Joint DOD, VA Patient Focus Groups: Hypertension on Sept. 26
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Q&A: Understanding Eligibility and Coverage With TRICARE Prime Remote
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Unlock Your Health by Understanding the TRICARE Prime Referral Process
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Share Your Thoughts on Tricare.mil in Upcoming Usability Study
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How TRICARE Covers Breastfeeding Supplies and Services
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TRICARE Medical vs. Dental Coverage: Understanding Key Differences
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TRICARE East Payment Options (East Region)
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How Can Telemedicine Help Me? (East Region)
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New Education Resources Available (West Region)
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Commit To Quit Tobacco and Vaping (West Region)
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Medicare and TRICARE For Life: Finding Providers
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How a Death in the Family May Affect Your TRICARE Coverage
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Get Your Child Ready for the New School Year: A TRICARE Parent’s Guide
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TRICARE Coverage of Weight Loss Medications: What To Know
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TRICARE Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Members: Know Your Options
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Unlock Your Health: Check Your TRICARE Information in DEERS Today
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TRICARE Logins: Know How To Access Portals and Manage Your Benefit
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Your TRICARE Pharmacy Program Benefit: Creating a Patient-Centered Military Pharmacy Experience
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Unlock Your Health by Getting Virtual Health Care at Home With TRICARE
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New to TRICARE? Here’s How To Get Started With Your Benefit
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Moving Overseas? TRICARE Has You Covered
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Q&A: Getting TRICARE for Your Newborn Baby
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Unlock Your Health: Learn When To Get Different Types of Care
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Unlock Your Health as You Approach Medicare Eligibility
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4 Ways You Can Use Your TRICARE Benefits and Stay Healthy This Summer
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Getting Care While You Travel: A TRICARE Guide for the U.S. and Overseas
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Provide Feedback for Clinical Practice Guidelines in Joint DOD, VA Patient Focus Groups: Osteoarthritis on June 27
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Virtual Health Services Make Health Care Accessible to Everyone (West Region)
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Sign Up for the West Region Beneficiary Portal Today! (West Region)
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Podcast: Eliminate Analysis Paralysis With Extended Detection and Response
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Podcast: Uplevel ICAM for Interoperability and Security
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Podcast: The Combination Punch Agencies Need for Better Cybersecurity
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Podcast: The Role of Identity in the National Cybersecurity Strategy
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Podcast: The Key Role of Operational Resilience in Cybersecurity
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Podcast: AI Offers Quick Wins, Long-Term Mission Support to Federal Agencies
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Podcast – Mapping the Internet for Better Cybersecurity
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Podcast: Data Noise to Cyber Advantage
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