California legislators are getting on the AI regulation train. A bill was introduced earlier this week that would prevent AI systems from calling themselves health professionals. Mia Bonta represents California’s 18th Assembly District, which…
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Ivor Campbell, CEO of Snedden Campbell
After many years of delay and prevarication, the UK is finally grappling with an issue that has long been a source of polarised debate and ethical handwringing around the…
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Senate Approves Critical Healthcare Spending Bill 2024
Congressional Approval Process
The Senate achieved a decisive victory with an 85-11 vote approval of the spending bill in the early morning of December 21, following the House’s earlier…
More than 250 hospitals were targeted by ransomware attacks in 2023, the office of Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, notes – representing a 128% increase compared to the previous year.As has been shown over and…
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The US Congress is delivering an end of year cliffhanger in the form of expansive legislation designed to fund the government so that there’s not a shutdown when current funding runs out on December…
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Cybersecurity in healthcare is essential to keeping patients safe. For hospitals, a data breach isn’t a mere inconvenience — it can delay life-saving treatments and disrupt vital care. Addressing these risks requires targeted, supportive…
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The rising tide of cyberattacks on healthcare organizations has necessitated swift legislative action. The bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024 aims to strengthen cybersecurity across the healthcare sector, offering crucial support…
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A quartet of U.S. Senators from both sides of the aisle have introduced new legislation aimed at helping healthcare organizations weather the onslaught of ransomware and other cyberattacks.WHY IT MATTERSThe new bill, The Health…
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Steve Kim, CEO of Valer
As a physician, the odds that you’ve had a negative experience related to the prior authorization process are (unfortunately) highly likely. According to the American Medical Association’s (AMA) 2023 Prior…
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Krishna Subramanian, Co-Founder & COO at Komprise
In recent years, the healthcare industry has increasingly emphasized the importance of controlling costs, minimizing waste, and enhancing care outcomes. This focus is particularly urgent in California, where…
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