Health

How Can Healthcare Combat Cyber Threats with HIPAA?
Regulatory & Compliance How Can Healthcare Combat Cyber Threats with HIPAA?

The increasing sophistication of cyber threats in the healthcare sector poses a significant risk to patient data and system integrity. Healthcare organizations must enforce HIPAA compliance to protect patient information and avoid severe financial penalties. Strategies such as multifactor

HHS Investigates Change Healthcare After Major Cyberattack
Regulatory & Compliance HHS Investigates Change Healthcare After Major Cyberattack

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a major cyberattack on Change Healthcare for possible HIPAA violations. This incident has disrupted services at healthcare centers by interfering with payment operations, a key role of Change Healthcare. The investigation will focus

Florida Launches Free Skin Cancer Screenings for State Workers
Regulatory & Compliance Florida Launches Free Skin Cancer Screenings for State Workers

Florida's commitment to fighting skin cancer has taken a significant leap forward as the Legislature authorizes a bill to provide free yearly skin cancer screenings to state employees. With a start date of July 1, 2024, the initiative is a response to the state's exceedingly high rates of skin

Trends in Southern States' Voluntary Paid Family Leave Policies
Regulatory & Compliance Trends in Southern States' Voluntary Paid Family Leave Policies

The Southern United States has adopted a novel solution to the issue of paid family leave by fostering legislation that enables private insurers to offer such benefits. This approach, which stems from a National Council of Insurance Legislators model, has led to state-level statutes that empower

Is Aggressive Medigap Pricing Harming Nebraska Seniors?
Regulatory & Compliance Is Aggressive Medigap Pricing Harming Nebraska Seniors?

Underpricing Risks and Rate Hikes The Initial Pricing Conundrum In Nebraska, insurance regulators Michael Muldoon and Margaret Garrison have noted a concerning trend in Medigap insurance. New players in the market are offering premiums that are 15%-45% cheaper than established companies. Initially

Will Biden's STLDI Plan Cuts Harm Healthcare Choices?
Technology & Trends Will Biden's STLDI Plan Cuts Harm Healthcare Choices?

The healthcare sector stands at a pivotal juncture, faced with transformative changes that stand to affect countless individuals. At this critical point is Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance (STLDI), currently a critical option apart from mainstream health insurance policies. The Biden

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