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The bill aims to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity by expanding HIPAA requirements with mandatory risk assessments, breach notifications tied to ransom payments, and civil liability protections for victims. On September 17, 2026, Senators introduced the Health Infrastructure Security and...
The genetic testing company resolves alleged HIPAA Security Rule failures after investigation into unsecured cloud storage containing protected health information. The U.S.
Legislative hearing examines cybersecurity measures to protect healthcare systems and patient data. On September 15, 2026, the United States House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health convened a legislative hearing to examine healthcare cybersecurity proposals.
Expansion of the CMS artificial intelligence and data-driven chronic disease management pilot aims to improve care for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expanding a recently launched pilot program that provides...
The partnership will test whether combining AI-driven primary care with Oura Ring data can improve outcomes for patients with cardio-kidney-metabolic conditions under a value-based payment model. Counsel Health, an AI-native primary care company, will participate in the CMS Innovation Center's...
A single award recipient will receive supplemental funding to support rural health care quality improvement through measure implementation, data reporting, and improvement initiatives. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S.
CDC invites comments through Nov. 20, 2026 on how data intermediaries can support secure, standards-based public health data sharing to improve disease detection and prevention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting public input on the role of data intermediaries in...
DNV's continued recognition allows hospitals using its accreditation to maintain Medicare and Medicaid participation. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the application from DNV Healthcare USA Inc.
The meeting will examine pathogen-agnostic sequencing applications in outbreak response and establish a public docket for comment. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a public meeting of the Microbiology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee, scheduled to...
New documents reveal rushed rollout and technical issues in CMS's AI-driven prior authorization pilot for Medicare Advantage plans Medicare's AI prior-authorization pilot program is experiencing significant implementation problems following its rushed launch, according to newly revealed documents...
Dallas County’s live connection to eHealth Exchange demonstrates how standards-based health information exchange can improve public health reporting, case investigations, and outbreak response. Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has established a live connection to the eHealth...
FDA proposes to require formal submission of GRAS notices for substances claimed to be Generally Recognized as Safe, ending the voluntary notification system for food ingredients. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulations to require the submission of Generally...
HRSA seeks public comment on a new information collection to gather organizational National Provider Identifiers and CMS certification numbers from health center program applicants. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced a proposed information collection under the...