# Program Oversight * **Definition:** Program Oversight in healthcare or healthcare technology refers to the systematic monitoring and evaluation of programs and initiatives to ensure they are implemented effectively, meet established goals, comply with regulations, and deliver quality outcomes for patients and stakeholders. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Program Oversight ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Program Oversight**, for healthcare technology leaders * 796 news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/12/2025 | [**Modernizing healthcare connectivity: Scalable 5G from clinic to campus-with real-world results**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/premium/webinar/1370307) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**#usaid - Wayan Vota - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wayan_usaid-activity-7325187533959585792-DDMB) | [[Linkedin]] | | 4/29/2025 | [**Why Healthcare Organizations Must Prioritize AI Governance**](https://healthtechmagazine.net/article/2025/04/why-healthcare-organizations-must-prioritize-ai-governance) | [[HealthTech Magazine]] | | 4/16/2025 | [**How health systems are tackling the rise of 'shadow AI' - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/ai/how-health-systems-are-tackling-the-rise-of-shadow-ai/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/10/2025 | [**National Alliance CEO Dr. Steven Landers On Home-Based Care's Top 2025 Policy Priorities**](https://homehealthcarenews.com/2025/04/national-alliance-ceo-dr-steven-landers-on-home-based-cares-top-2025-policy-priorities/) | [[Home Health Care News]] | | 2/21/2025 | [**NASA Awards Planetary Defense Space Telescope Launch Services Contract - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-awards-planetary-defense-space-telescope-launch-services-contract-302382662.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/14/2025 | [**David B. McGinty on LinkedIn: WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE**](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/davidbmcginty_world-resources-institute-activity-7296173910088122369-05KT) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/20/2024 | [**AECOM to Lead Phase 1 of Austin's First Light Rail Transit System - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/aecom-lead-phase-1-austins-122200160.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Three for 2025: What you need to know about agentic AI, cancer informatics and data ...**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/three-2025-what-you-need-know-about-agentic-ai-cancer-informatics-and-data-security-imperatives) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 11/15/2024 | [**Vesta Healthcare, Medical Guardian partner to strengthen remote patient monitoring**](https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/vesta-healthcare-medical-guardian-partner-strengthen-remote-patient-monitoring) | [[MobiHealthNews]] | | 11/7/2024 | [**Drawbridge Debuts Real-time View of Cyber Risk for Alternative Investors**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241107071524/en/Drawbridge-Debuts-Real-time-View-of-Cyber-Risk-for-Alternative-Investors/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 9/2/2024 | [**Hariharan Veeramuthu - TradeFlock**](https://tradeflock.com/10-most-inspiring-cios-in-india-2024-hariharan-veeramuthu/) | tradeflock.com | | 8/19/2024 | [**A gold medal for Olympic mobile coverage**](https://www.computerweekly.com/ezine/Computer-Weekly/A-gold-medal-for-Olympic-mobile-coverage) | [[Computer Weekly]] | | 8/6/2024 | [**Personalized Disease Specific Patient Support, Care Coordination, and Virtual ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/personalized-disease-specific-patient-support-care-coordination-and-virtual-care-delivery-tech-platform-focused-on-the-less-fortunate-302215839.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/6/2024 | [**Personalized Disease Specific Patient Support, Care Coordination, and Virtual Care Delivery Tech Platform Focused on the Less Fortunate**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/personalized-disease-specific-patient-support-210000223.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 8/6/2024 | [**Personalized Disease Specific Patient Support, Care Coordination, and Virtual Care ... - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20240806da76758/personalized-disease-specific-patient-support-care-coordination-and-virtual-care-delivery-tech-platform-focused-on-the-less-fortunate) | [[Morningstar]] | | 8/1/2024 | [**10 aspects of healthcare AI to which attention must be paid**](https://aiin.healthcare/topics/artificial-intelligence/10-aspects-healthcare-ai-which-attention-must-be-paid) | aiin.healthcare | | 8/1/2024 | [**Deloitte Adds AWS Generative AI Services to its Digital Service Delivery Platform to ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/deloitte-adds-aws-generative-ai-services-to-its-digital-service-delivery-platform-to-empower-health-and-human-services-agencies-302211440.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 7/31/2024 | [**CHIME Unveils Comprehensive AI Principles for Healthcare Transformation - AI-Tech Park**](https://ai-techpark.com/chime-unveils-comprehensive-ai-principles-for-healthcare-transformation/) | ai-techpark.com | | 7/22/2024 | [**The Impact and Potential of Digital Health Technologies**](https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/the-impact-and-potential-of-digital-health-technologies) | [[Pharmacy Times]] | | 7/20/2024 | [**Australia looks to digital strategies for better elder care - BioWorld**](https://www.bioworld.com/articles/710504-australia-looks-to-digital-strategies-for-better-elder-care) | [[BioWorld]] | | 7/10/2024 | [**Revolutionizing Healthcare with AI: Leveraging Generative AI for Superior Data ...**](https://lanternstudios.com/what-we-do/our-work/revolutionizing-healthcare-with-ai-leverage-generative-ai-for-superior-data-management-and-patient-care/) | lanternstudios.com | | 7/9/2024 | [**Reining In the Wild West of AI - MedCity News**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/07/reining-in-the-wild-west-of-ai/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 7/9/2024 | [**Tivic Health Welcomes Christina Valauri To Its Board - Medical Product Outsourcing**](https://www.mpo-mag.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2024-07-09/tivic-health-welcomes-christina-valauri-to-its-board/) | mpo-mag.com | | 6/21/2024 | [**New EU (European Union) GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Annex 1: Compliant Aseptic Operations Training Course (ONLINE EVENT: November 26-28, 2024) - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240621886829/en/New-EU-European-Union-GMP-Good-Manufacturing-Practice-Annex-1-Compliant-Aseptic-Operations-Training-Course-ONLINE-EVENT-November-26-28-2024---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Dr. Laura Brown**: A seasoned expert in pharmaceutical quality assurance, leading courses on CRO/vendor management and oversight. - **William A. Dombi**: President of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, highlighting the importance of oversight in home health care. - **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)**: A federal agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid programs, involved in regulatory oversight of healthcare practices. - **Deloitte**: A consulting firm partnering with Amazon Web Services to enhance program oversight in health and human services through Generative AI. - **Livanta**: A healthcare services company acquired by Pleasant Land to improve quality oversight and clinical assessment services. - **Safeguard Services LLC**: A contractor for CMS that utilizes AI for auditing healthcare providers, leading to financial recoveries. - **Gina Gibson**: Senior Director of Behavioral Health Solutions at Bamboo Health, advocating for technology in healthcare oversight. - **Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)**: A U.S. agency responsible for overseeing compliance in health programs, including the 340B Drug Pricing Program. - **Dr. Brian Anderson**: Advocating for self-regulation in the health AI industry through the Coalition for Health AI. - **Chris Seitz**: CEO and Chief Medical Officer of Guardian, emphasizing the integration of advanced EHR tools for effective oversight. - **Peraton**: The parent company of Safeguard Services, involved in national security and AI, raising concerns about AI implications in healthcare. - **Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)**: The federal agency overseeing Medicare and Medicaid programs, including Medicare Advantage. - **Trustworthy and Responsible AI Network (TRAIN)**: An initiative aimed at promoting responsible AI practices in healthcare. - **Texas Health and Human Services Commission**: The state agency responsible for overseeing health programs, including the Alternatives to Abortion program. - **American Medical Association (AMA)**: A professional association that advocates for increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to ensure affordable access to prescription drugs. - **Texas Attorney General**: State official responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws, including actions against AI healthcare technology companies. - **Pleasant Land**: A private equity sponsor that has acquired Livanta and DOMA Technologies to enhance healthcare through AI and technology solutions. - **CHIME**: The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, which has introduced AI principles for ethical implementation in healthcare. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Custom Health and PatchRx**: Partnering to integrate smart pill bottle caps into a medication adherence platform to improve health outcomes. - **Guardian Medical Direction and Simpl Healthcare**: Partnered to integrate Simpl's EHR platform into Guardian's oversight program, enhancing operational efficiency. - **Deloitte and AWS**: Collaborating to leverage Generative AI for improving service delivery and program oversight in health and human services. - **Simbec-Orion and Avance Clinical**: Partnering to enhance clinical trial execution through a collaborative framework. - **BiltOn**: A company that has partnered with PSG Equity and others to enhance construction operations and risk management tools, improving project oversight. - **Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act (HISAA)**: Proposed legislation aimed at enhancing cybersecurity protections in healthcare, indicating collaboration between lawmakers and health organizations. - **Vesta Healthcare and Medical Guardian**: Collaborating to enhance chronic care management and remote patient monitoring for Medicaid and Medicare members. - **Papa and Health Plans**: Partnering with health plans and employers to address loneliness among seniors through companionship services. - **GE HealthCare and MediView XR**: Collaborated to develop the OmnifyXR Interventional Suite System, integrating augmented reality with imaging technology for enhanced surgical procedures. - **PicnicHealth**: Launched Clinical Services including a Virtual Clinic and Virtual Site to improve care management and observational research efficiency. - **Antares Vision Group and Guinea-Bissau's Ministry of Health**: Implementing traceability solutions to improve public health management. - **Riverside Partners, LLC**: Merged Sequoia Biotech Consulting and Syner-G BioPharma Group to create a comprehensive service provider for life sciences organizations. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)**: Increased scrutiny and calls for oversight due to rapid growth and potential compliance issues highlighted by the OIG. - **ICH E6 (R3) Guidelines**: Recent revisions emphasize enhanced sponsor oversight and risk-based approaches to clinical trial management. - **Performance Measurement System**: Mandated by Texas lawmakers in 2023 to improve oversight of the Alternatives to Abortion program, although implementation is still pending. - **340B Drug Pricing Program Modernization**: Calls for improved compliance measures and transparency to enhance the program's effectiveness. - **Self-Regulation in Health AI**: Dr. Brian Anderson's initiative to establish quality assurance labs for vetting AI tools in healthcare. - **Prior Authorization Reforms**: CMS has introduced regulations aimed at improving prior authorization processes in Medicare Advantage plans to enhance patient care. - **AI Principles by CHIME**: Ten principles introduced to ensure ethical AI implementation in healthcare, focusing on patient safety and regulatory oversight. - **EU AI Act**: A proposed regulatory framework to standardize AI regulations, balancing public safety with technological advancement in the Medtech sector. - **California Bill SB1120**: Mandates that doctors retain authority over patient treatments, regulating AI's role in medical decision-making. - **AI in Healthcare Regulation**: A significant majority of Canadian physicians advocate for government or medical association oversight of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the need for a formal legal framework. - **TRAIN**: A network established to advance responsible AI practices among healthcare stakeholders. - **Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2023**: Legislation aimed at expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for prescription digital therapeutics, emphasizing the need for regulatory oversight. - **#SAFE50 Initiative**: Proposes virtual simulations for nursing students to enhance clinical judgment and decision-making skills. - **AI in Healthcare**: Investment in AI technologies is surging, with a focus on improving healthcare delivery and compliance, despite concerns about oversight. - **Generative AI in Healthcare**: The use of generative AI poses challenges for clinicians and policymakers, necessitating oversight to ensure patient safety and data accuracy. - **California AI Regulation**: California has introduced numerous laws focusing on transparency and data disclosure in AI, including requirements for developers to disclose datasets used in AI training. - **BuchananInnovate**: A digital solutions center focusing on data analytics, automation, and compliance in healthcare. - **Telehealth Flexibilities**: Proposed changes in the Medicare physician fee schedule to enhance access to digital mental health treatments. - **AI Integration in Healthcare**: The integration of AI technologies is seen as a double-edged sword, with potential to enhance clinician experiences but raising concerns about patient safety and regulatory oversight. ### Challenges and Concerns - **340B Program Oversight**: Criticism regarding lack of meaningful oversight leading to potential abuses and noncompliance. - **Medicare Advantage Oversight**: Concerns over billions in overpayments and lack of recoupment efforts by the government, highlighting the need for better oversight. - **Lack of Oversight in Texas Programs**: Concerns about transparency and accountability in the spending of taxpayer dollars on anti-abortion nonprofits. - **Nonprofit Hospital Compliance**: The AMA's call for increased oversight highlights concerns about nonprofit hospitals not meeting their charitable missions. - **AI Governance**: The need for comprehensive governance frameworks to address risks associated with AI, including bias and data privacy. - **Regulatory Oversight of AI**: The rapid advancement of AI technologies in healthcare raises concerns about the adequacy of existing regulations to ensure patient safety and data privacy. - **Medicare Advantage Overpayments**: Significant overpayments linked to unsupported diagnoses, raising questions about the adequacy of care and financial accountability. - **Prior Authorization Issues**: Legislators express concerns about AI algorithms leading to care denials that contradict healthcare providers' assessments, particularly in Medicare Advantage plans. - **Shadow AI**: Concerns about unauthorized use of AI tools in healthcare, prompting the need for structured evaluation processes. - **340B Drug Discount Program**: Concerns about transparency and potential exploitation by larger healthcare systems, impacting patient care. - **Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities**: Healthcare organizations face increasing risks from cyberattacks, necessitating stronger oversight and security measures. - **Self-Regulation Risks**: Critics express concerns that self-regulation in the health AI industry may prioritize industry interests over patient safety. - **Transparency in AI Systems**: Concerns about the transparency of inputs used in AI systems complicating efforts to assess the accuracy and regulatory compliance of AI decisions. - **AI Misuse in Healthcare**: Concerns raised by the DOJ regarding the potential misuse of AI in healthcare, leading to severe penalties for malfeasance. - **Patient Safety with Untested AI**: Concerns about the use of untested AI technologies in healthcare, as seen in protests against implementations that may jeopardize patient safety. - **Competition Among PBMs**: Low competition and high vertical integration among pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) raise concerns about access to affordable medications. - **Cybersecurity Risks**: Investment managers face significant threats, necessitating robust cybersecurity measures. - **Patient Confidentiality**: Physicians express concerns about patient confidentiality and data breaches, with only 21% confident in current safeguards. - **Bias in AI**: The rapid growth of AI in healthcare raises concerns about perpetuating biases and the need for comprehensive patient data representation. ## Related Topics [[Regulatory Oversight]]