Emerging Policy Topics

From diagnostic algorithms to administrative automation, AI is reshaping clinical care and health system operations. Policymakers are working to regulate transparency, bias, data use, and liability in AI-driven tools. 

Hospital mergers, insurer integrations, and pharmaceutical acquisitions are drawing scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers. Policies focus on competition, market fairness, and patient access in increasingly consolidated systems. 

SDOH-related policies support housing, food security, transportation, and education as integral to healthcare outcomes. Agencies and legislatures are advancing models to reimburse and scale non-clinical health interventions. 

Advances in genetic testing and individualized treatment are outpacing existing regulatory frameworks. Ethical use, insurance coverage, and data ownership are key policy concerns. 

Legislative and judicial battles over abortion, contraception access, and fertility treatments continue to evolve. State-level variance in care access remains a flashpoint.