Senators and President Biden are looking to expand and solidify the protections of HIPAA for people seeking reproductive care and abortions after the Supreme Court dismantled Roe v. Wade. In a recent...
FDA and FBI officials are sharing their cybersecurity knowledge as the pace of healthcare cyberattacks picks up.
From the FDA, an urgent message issued a warning to organizations that may be...
Last week, FDA officials continued their campaign against flavored nicotine products with a proposed ban on cigarettes and cigars containing added flavors.
And on the cybersecurity front, the FBI has...
The Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative has had a major impact on cybersecurity in healthcare since the US Department of Justice (DOJ) launched it in October 2021.
Spurred to action by an influx of...
Electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic health records (EHRs) are essential tools that allow the electronic storage and maintenance of patient records using in-house systems or, increasingly,...
Moderna received FDA approval for its application to market a second round of boosters to adults 50 years and older. The fourth shot in the sequence has been shown to restore some of the immunity lost...
A recent report from the Office of the Investigator General detailed multiple issues that the VA experienced in a pilot test of its new EHR software. The report found critical problems with the...
According to a new study, Black Americans saw an 8-percent reduction in the uninsured rate since the introduction of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010. This reduction reduced the total uninsured...
Last week, a bipartisan group of Congress members issued a letter to the White House urging an investigation into price gouging occurring among nurse staffing agencies. Congress also sent another...
As healthcare ransomware attacks continue to ramp up across the sector, many organizations will be forced to make a difficult decision: give in to ransom demands or potentially risk patient safety and...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have convened to issue a cybersecurity advisory for major...
This new year presents a very unique opportunity in the history of healthcare technology and cybersecurity.
“The last two years, while they've certainly been tragic and very...
Newly discovered vulnerabilities in Apache’s Log4j software library are threatening healthcare systems that rely on the technology. HHS is addressing the issue with new guidance and warnings....
As the holiday weekend comes to a close, the Biden Administration did not slow its commitment to increasing access to care for patients. Through American Rescue Plan funding, CMS allocates funding to...
Companies and vendors announced new partnerships and offerings that aim to benefit both patients and providers on the third day of the HIMSS Global Health Conference.
FHIR API Offers Free Testing for...
On day two of HIMSS21, vendors revealed solutions for combatting long waits for appointment check-ins, cybersecurity breaches, and germs. Aetna also introduced a new way to receive primary care...
CMS proposed a value-based payment model for the treatment of end-stage renal disease and released a final ruling to combat surprise billing. Meanwhile, Congress introduced a bill to expand broadband...
Happy Thursday. A downward trend in COVID-19 cases and deaths is good news as reopening moves forward across the nation.
Patient Engagement Technology a Top CIO Priority in 2021
Patient engagement...
