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FDA launches drug advertising enforcement initiative
President Trump signed a memorandum directing increased enforcement of prescription drug advertising regulations, prompting the FDA to issue...
Regulatory updates
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US cyber collaboration faces gap after CISA expiration
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA 2015) officially expired on September 30, 2025, eliminating the legal framework that enabled...
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New bill targets wearables as Congress moves to close health privacy gap
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 11, 2025 12:17:15 PM
Sen. Bill Cassidy introduced the Health Information Privacy Reform Act (S.B. 3097) on November 5, 2025, marking one of the most notable congressional...
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Deadline nears for 42 CFR Part 2 compliance
Kirsten Peremore: Oct 31, 2025 4:45:00 AM
On February 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Final Rule amending 42 CFR Part 2, the federal regulation...
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Medicare telehealth coverage expires September 30 for behavioral healthcare
Medicare will require in-person visits for telehealth mental health services beginning October 1, 2025, unless Congress extends current waivers...
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HIPAA Reproductive Privacy Rule overturned
Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 29, 2025 3:20:32 AM
A federal court has overturned the 2024 HIPAA Reproductive Health Rule, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has opted not to appeal.
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HHS launches crackdown on health data blocking
Farah Amod: Sep 16, 2025 5:02:45 PM
A new federal enforcement push will target healthcare entities that prevent patients from accessing their electronic health records.
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Senate Appropriations Committee advances OSHA funding for fiscal year 2026
Kirsten Peremore: Aug 27, 2025 4:59:44 PM
Earlier in 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced the termination of leases for 18 OSHA area offices, and Republican...
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Impacts of Indiana's new physician non-compete ban
In a decisive move reflecting growing national concerns about physician mobility and healthcare access, Indiana has enacted another amendment to its...
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HHS systems face challenges after staff cuts
Farah Amod: Apr 22, 2025 11:52:52 AM
HHS faces cybersecurity risks after deep IT staff cuts impacted its infrastructure.
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Industry pushback grows against HIPAA Security Rule proposal
Tshedimoso Makhene: Apr 11, 2025 6:54:23 AM
Healthcare industry leaders, including the HSCC Cybersecurity Working Group, are urging the Trump administration to abandon the proposed HIPAA...
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HISAA: A proposed overhaul to healthcare cybersecurity
Farah Amod: Mar 24, 2025 10:36:29 AM
A proposed bipartisan bill, HISAA, tries to enforce mandatory cybersecurity standards in healthcare, replacing HIPAA’s voluntary safeguards to better...
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Nebraska bill seeks to limit class action lawsuits
Abby Grifno: Feb 23, 2025 2:40:31 PM
The bill is specifically trying to limit when class action lawsuits can be filed following a data breach.