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UK Security Minister confirms national security exemptions for ransomware payment ban
British Security Minister Dan Jarvis announced that national security exemptions will be included in the UK government's proposed ransomware payment...
Regulatory updates
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HSCC previews upcoming AI cybersecurity guidance for the health sector
Farah Amod: Dec 2, 2025 4:52:50 PM
The Health Sector Coordinating Council has released summaries of its upcoming AI cybersecurity guidelines, which will offer sector-wide...
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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...
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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...