McKesson is a healthcare company that wants to change how the government regulates health technology. They believe current rules for health IT are outdated and based on laws from 40+ years ago. Health information technology helps doctors avoid medical mistakes and provides better care at lower costs.
McKesson wants new rules that focus on risk levels - treating high-risk technology differently from low-risk technology. They have been working with Congress and government agencies since 2012 to create smarter regulations. The company has testified before Congress multiple times and submitted detailed comments to federal agencies.
They support specific bills like the SOFTWARE Act and PROTECT Act that would create better oversight for health technology. McKesson argues that health IT should be regulated differently from traditional medical devices because they work differently. Their goal is to protect patient safety while still allowing innovation in healthcare technology.
The company provides detailed documentation including congressional testimony, letters to lawmakers, and regulatory comments showing their advocacy efforts. This represents a major corporate effort to influence healthcare policy at the federal level.