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Chris Klomp, former CEO of health IT company Collective Medical, takes the helm at Center for Medicare with plans to modernize technology use

The Trump administration has hired Chris Klomp, known for his frugal business practices, to lead Medicare as part of its effort to reduce spending at the federal health department.

During a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump’s pick to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, discussed the role of AI in healthcare, focusing on both its potential and the need for safeguards.

The Greens are advocating for a ‘Big Tech Tax’ on major digital service providers operating in Australia to generate revenue for dental care and cost-of-living relief.

This week’s health tech news covers the potential expiration of telehealth policies, hormone therapy over telehealth, Google’s move away from ‘health equity,’ and more.

Several federal health officials have withdrawn from the upcoming Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) meeting in Las Vegas, impacting key discussions on fraud prevention in healthcare programs.