Becker's Healthcare January 9, 2026
Hospitals are rethinking how they invest in AI as the Trump administration moves to consolidate AI oversight — a shift that’s already affecting vendor selection and governance frameworks, according to conversations with four chief medical information officers.
A Dec. 11 executive order signed by President Donald Trump blocks states from creating new AI regulations outside federal frameworks and directs agencies to challenge existing state AI laws, tying future federal funding eligibility to compliance with national policy.
That federal reset is now showing up in how CMIOS evaluate AI vendors. Four themes emerged from those discussions with leaders:
1. CMIOs are shifting from hype to governance.
For many clinical IT leaders, federal guidance has accelerated a move away from flashy...
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