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By Mike Miliard | 12:19 pm | December 17, 2024
HHS' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, along with the Office of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, has compiled a list of healthcare use cases as required by executive orders of both the Biden and Trump administrations.
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By Andrea Fox | 05:31 pm | December 16, 2024
The EHR Association is urging the agency to address members' concerns and finalize additional decision support intervention measurements proposed in the draft rule, and clarify uncertainties that could compromise the quality of submissions.
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By HIMSS TV | 10:51 am | December 12, 2024
While leadership changes present challenges, Cliff Steinhauer, information security and engagement director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance, says the need for robust cybersecurity coordination will push both parties to cooperate next year.
Troy Adams at HHS_Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum 2024
By HIMSS TV | 05:23 pm | December 10, 2024
Troy Adams, cyber engagement specialist at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, says Scattered Spider suspects are between 19 and 22 - and deploy sophisticated ransomware such as ALPHV Black Cat, used on Change Healthcare.
Suspect in fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
By Susan Morse | 12:21 pm | December 10, 2024
In manifesto, Mangione reportedly viewed killing as a "symbolic takedown" of healthcare industry.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
By Susan Morse | 03:30 pm | December 04, 2024
The gunman reportedly targeted Thompson, waiting for him as he arrived at an investors' conference in Midtown Manhattan.
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By Andrea Fox | 12:30 pm | December 04, 2024
The agency said it will review developers' modified Predetermined Change Control Plans for artificial intelligence and machine learning submissions that have already been approved without triggering the need for new marketing submissions.
Ian Mack at the University of Virginia_Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum 2024
By HIMSS TV | 05:36 pm | December 02, 2024
Ian Mack, IT senior security analyst for the University of Virginia and the communications chair for the HIMSS Virginia Chapter, says those efforts can save lives and chart the direction of future initiatives.
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By Mike Miliard | 12:04 pm | November 27, 2024
The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024 would provide grants to help healthcare organizations strengthen prevention and response - and push for better coordination between HHS and CISA.
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By Andrea Fox | 11:46 am | November 27, 2024
The Office of Civil Rights could have initiated follow-up after discovering security flaws, but "rarely initiated these reviews when it identified serious compliance issues," according to the HHS inspector general's audit program review.