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Apple fixes new zero-day flaw exploited in targeted attacks

Apple released emergency updates to patch a zero-day vulnerability exploited in what the company described as an "extremely sophisticated attack" targeting specific individuals.

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Microsoft pays record $17 million in bug bounties

Microsoft paid a record $17 million to 344 security researchers across 59 countries through its bug bounty program between July 2024 and June 2025,...

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EMTALA case highlights emergency care obligations for hospitals

A recent medical malpractice case against Orange County Global Medical Center demonstrates how EMTALA violations can devastate patients and expose...

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Senators criticize UnitedHealth Group's cybersecurity after Episource breach

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Maggie Hassan sent a letter to UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley expressing concern over a cyberattack targeting...

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DOJ secures first cybersecurity False Claims Act settlement

The U.S. Department of Justice secured its first cybersecurity-focused False Claims Act settlement on July 30, 2025, when biotechnology company...

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AHA responds to CMS request for information on hospital price transparency

The American Hospital Association responded to a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services request for information on price transparency policy,...

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Humana sues CMS once more over Medicare Advantage star ratings

Days after a federal judge struck down Humana's first lawsuit challenging Medicare Advantage star ratings, the insurer filed a new complaint against...

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White House releases AI action plan

The White House released an action plan on July 23 with more than 90 policy recommendations to expand artificial intelligence use, following...

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AHA-supported bill would repeal discriminatory Medicare policy

The American Hospital Association expressed support for the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act, which would eliminate the 190-day lifetime...

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Kansas hospital sues Blue KC over AI-driven claims denials

Advent Health Shawnee Mission Hospital filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, claiming the insurer used artificial...

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CMS announces new prior authorization program pilot

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announcedJune 27 the rollout of a 6-year technology-enabled prior authorization program pilot called the...

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CMS proposes 6.4% decrease to home health payments in 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued its calendar year 2026 proposed rule for the home health prospective payment system on June 30,...

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Supreme Court upholds ACA provision establishing Preventive Services Task Force

The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to uphold an Affordable Care Actprovision creating an independent task force that makes recommendations for preventive...

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