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In December 2024, a bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence released a final report urging Congress to prioritize existing laws over...
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Effective December 23, 2024, a new HIPAA Privacy Rule requires healthcare providers, covered entities, and business associates to adopt policies...
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