ISMG Editors: What Comes Next After US Government Shutdown?

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In this week's panel, four ISMG editors examined the endgame of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, the mounting strain across the Department of Health and Human Services and a major funding milestone for an emerging artificial intelligence-driven security firm. The discussion also highlighted key insights from ISMG's recent global summits and executive roundtables.

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The panelists - Chris Riotta, managing editor, GovInfoSecurity; Tom Field, senior vice president, editorial; Marianne McGee, executive editor, HealthcareInfoSecurity; and Michael Novinson, executive editor, ISMG Business - discussed:

• The widening operational strain at HHS following the federal shutdown, including fresh questions about how earlier restructuring and workforce reductions have affected the Office for Civil Rights and its ability ...