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$14M settlement approved in Independent Living Systems data breach case

A federal judge has given preliminary approval to settle a class action lawsuit following a 2022 breach that exposed data of over 4.2 million...

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HHS releases policy update on criminal referrals for regulatory violations

A new HHS policy outlines how and when regulatory violations may be referred for criminal prosecution, in line with a federal push to reduce...

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Syracuse Surgery Center pays $250K over ransomware breach

Syracuse ASC, LLC has agreed to a $250,000 settlement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) following...

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Microsoft flags surge in tax-themed malware attacks

Microsoft is warning U.S. organizations of tax-related phishing campaigns that combine PDFs, QR codes, and malware loaders to steal credentials and...

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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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New 'Batavia' spyware campaign targets Russian industrial enterprises

A stealthy phishing campaign using contract-themed lures has infected dozens of Russian organizations with multi-stage spyware since mid-2024.

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DOJ and HHS announce new False Claims Act Working Group

On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly announced the new working group...

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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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New benefits law may affect HIPAA compliance systems

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was enacted, introducing major changes to employer-sponsored benefits, including telehealth,...

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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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Iranian APT35 group using AI phishing tactics against Israeli cyber experts

An Iranian state-backed group is escalating its attacks on Israeli academics and cybersecurity professionals using AI-crafted phishing lures.

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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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CVS’s Omnicare unit hit with a $948M penalty over invalid prescriptions

A Manhattan judge has ordered CVS Health’s Omnicare unit to pay nearly $949 million in penalties and damages for submitting millions of false...

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