Secretary Kennedy’s Revocation of the Richardson Waiver

On February 28, 2025, Secretary Kennedy revoked the “Richardson Waiver,” and in doing so, stated that: “The policy waiving the statutory exemption for rules relating to public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts is contrary to the clear text of the APA and imposes on the Department obligations beyond the maximum procedural requirements specified in … Continue reading Secretary Kennedy’s Revocation of the Richardson Waiver

New Executive Orders On Regulations and DOGE Force Reductions

This post goes over two recent executive orders and what it means for health IT developers, as well as the impact of recent DOGE force reductions at HHS. First, the administration’s February 18, 2025, Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies Executive Order has the potential have serious impacts on the health IT community. In short, it … Continue reading New Executive Orders On Regulations and DOGE Force Reductions