Bill of Health

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The EU AI Act , proposed EU AI Liability Directive , and laws under the European Strategy for Data , such as the Data Governance Act , may also play roles. US Legal Requirements for Quantum-Powered Medical Devices In the United States, some quantum-powered medical devices may be governed under the existing FDA regulatory framework.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 10, 2025

Despite the stringent requirements outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), enforcement remains alarmingly limited. The government simply lacks the resources to conduct thorough audits of every healthcare organization across the United States.

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Modern Healthcare

MAY 2, 2023

The law is one of three changes that could affect Georgians who get subsidized health insurance through the state and federal government.

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Health Insurance Governance 88

Center for Health Insurance Reform

MARCH 7, 2022

Health insurers reported healthy earnings during the fourth quarter of 2021, thanks in large part to publicly funded programs Medicare and Medicaid. CHIR's Megan Houston reviewed earnings reports for nine major insurers and reports on the key market trends in the health insurance industry.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2025

. – The potential drop in federal support could lead to nearly 11 million people losing health insurance coverage, triggering an $80B reduction in revenue for healthcare providers by 2026. The Role of Medicaid Expansion Under the Affordable Care Act, the federal government covers 90% of the costs of Medicaid expansion.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

” The DiGA initiative, created under the 2019 Digital Healthcare Act (DVG), means doctors can prescribe apps to the 73 million German citizens covered by public health, with costs reimbursed through health insurance. There are currently 22 apps approved for reimbursement, of which almost 50% are focused on mental health.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 29, 2022

Dubai Health Authority ( DHA ) and its health insurance regulatory body have launched a “first-of-its-kind” digital-led programme that is expected to form the foundation for value-based healthcare adoption in the emirate, it has been announced.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In light of that, many have wondered whether the government has a role to play in healthcare cybersecurity. What role does the government have, if any, when it comes to healthcare cybersecurity? What role does the government have, if any, when it comes to healthcare cybersecurity? Here are his responses.

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Governance US Department of Health and Human Services Regulatory Compliance Ransomware 96

HIPAA Journal

JULY 31, 2023

a government services contracting company, has announced in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer solution in May 2023 and accessed the protected health information (PHI) of between 8 and 11 million individuals.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 21, 2024

" This is also what nine in 10 psychiatrists recently polled by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists thought about the ongoing staff shortage in the mental health sector. The government seems to be also keen on utilising telehealth in addressing accessibility issues in mental healthcare.

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Hospitals Governance Health Insurance COVID-19 180

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 15, 2023

FHKC is a state-created entity that offers health and dental insurance to children in Florida between the ages of 5 and 18. FHKC receives Medicaid funds and state funds for providing health insurance programs for children in Florida.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 27, 2024

A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions of dollars—only to abruptly back off amid an “uproar” fr | Filings and testimonies in a multibillion-dollar Justice Department civil fraud case against UnitedHealth Group outline industry pressure that led the (..)

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Major Indiana managed care organizations and health systems are blamed for defrauding the state Medicaid system by tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars, says a newly unsealed whistleblower | A newly unsealed lawsuit alleges major health insurers and health systems defrauded Indiana Medicaid by hundreds of millions of dollars, with the government (..)

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Medicaid Medicaid Fraud Hospitals 136

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2025

The account was reviewed, and on January 24, 2025, it was confirmed that emails in the account contained the protected health information of patients of Beacon Health Systems Three Rivers Health Hospital in Michigan. Restorix sent notification letters to the affected patients on December 18, 2024.

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Licensing Health Insurance HIPAA Medicaid 61

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 25, 2024

For healthcare, the government set aside Rs 90,958.63 This includes Rs 200 crore ($24 million) for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission, which is lower than the Rs 341 crore ($40.7 The government scheme is building the foundations of a digitally connected health ecosystem through the creation of electronic health records.

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Health Insurance Ransomware Governance 147

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Impact on Employers There is no federal mandate dictating the minimum employer contribution towards health insurance, although many states require at least a 50% contribution. The ideal contribution percentage varies by industry, company size, and the health benefits offered. Coverage is becoming unaffordable for many.

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Bill of Health

JUNE 15, 2023

Both Lilly and Novo invoked the unconstitutional conditions doctrine, which they argued prohibited the government from requiring them to relinquish their property without just compensation as a condition of participating in federal health-insurance programs. Both courts pointed to the Supreme Court’s decision in Ruckelhaus v.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The AMA resolved that it would push for the federal government, state agencies and the health insurance industry to adopt clear and uniform policies relating to telehealth services. Bailey in a statement earlier this week. WHY IT MATTERS. ON THE RECORD. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Before joining BCGDV, they practised as medical doctors or worked in industries such as health insurance, medtech or pharma”, the company spokesperson informed Healthcare IT News. Enterprise Taxonomy: Operations Strategic Planning Digital Health Emerging Technologies Business Organizational Governance Technology.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

The file review was completed on February 24, 2025, and confirmed that the types of data compromised included names plus some or all of the following: date of birth, Social Security number, drivers license or state identification number, medical information, and health insurance information.

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Ransomware Licensing Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance 86

Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The payer mix of health insurance is typical, with 35% of patients representing government insurance such as Medicare or Medicaid, 60% commercial insurance, and 6% self-pay patients. The majority of patients using the virtual-first clinic are females (70%), and the average age range has been 40-50.

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Electronic Medical Records Telemedicine COVID-19 Health Insurance 312

Fierce Healthcare

JULY 12, 2024

government lifted a pandemic-era restriction on removing people from the health insurance program. Colorado stands out among the 10 states that have disenrolled the highest share of Medicaid beneficiaries since the U.S.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Before joining BCGDV, they practised as medical doctors or worked in industries such as health insurance, medtech or pharma”, the company spokesperson informed Healthcare IT News. Enterprise Taxonomy: Operations Strategic Planning Digital Health Emerging Technologies Business Organizational Governance Technology.

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Healthcare It News

JULY 31, 2023

An example was the late 2022 breach of Medibank , Australia’s largest private health insurer, which included the Prime Minister's data. Nation-states that support cybergangs or have cyber espionage programs will also go after other government's data, like the U.S.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

So, without robust data governance practices and data quality insurance that must be put in place, AI models will produce biased and unreliable results, undermining their utility and trustworthiness. So that means that implementing AI is going to require us to build a new governance structure and additional capability.

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Health Populi

JUNE 18, 2021

with employer-sponsored health insurance worry that a major health event in their household could lead to bankruptcy, according to research gathered by West Health and Gallup in Business Speaks: The Future of Employer-Sponsored Insurance. Health Populi’s Hot Points: U.S. One-half of U.S.

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Bill of Health

APRIL 4, 2024

On top of that comprehensive rulebook, the European Data Strategy bundle of laws encompasses the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Free Flow of Non-Personal Data Regulation, the Data Governance Act and the Data Act, as part of the EC’s ambition to establish a single unified market for data. Sectoral US Laws In the U.S.,

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 30, 2024

While the enthusiasm for genAI will remain elevated this year – with governments even investing in this emerging lucrative space , the pace of adoption will likely be slow, says Kota Kubo, CEO of Ubie. Some are cultural, but many are due to the health systems. A: Yes, there are major differences.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The DiGA initiative is part of the 2019 Digital Healthcare Act (DVG) that sets the legal framework for doctors to prescribe DiGAs to the 73 million citizens insured with a statutory health insurer that reimburses their use, and has been recognised as a pioneering approach globally.

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Jane Sarashon

JUNE 10, 2024

Health insurance plans make mainstream media news every week, whether coverage deals with the cost of a plan, the cost of out-of-network care, prior authorizations, or cybersecurity and ransomware attacks, among other front-page issues. Lowering costs and bolstering value for payers….including including consumers.

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Health Insurance Ransomware Hospitals Doctors 59

Bill of Health

MARCH 15, 2022

Similarly, our health care system is a significant barrier to employment because most private health insurance companies do not cover critical supports for disabled people, such as personal assistant services. However, expanding safety net programs , such as SSI and Medicaid, would be important as an interim measure.

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Healthcare It News

MAY 14, 2024

Similarly, seamless data exchange across hospitals, health insurance and regulatory systems is crucial for efficient functioning. Strong governance and change management practices ensure effective program management and adoption, while robust data foundations drive insights and end-to-end transformation.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 15, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS To recall, the South Korean government temporarily permitted the conduct of telemedicine in February 2020 as a means to restrict mobility and stem the spread of COVID-19 infections. Being safe from contracting infectious diseases and the reduced waiting time were cited as reasons to continue using telemedicine.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This commission, according to a press release, seeks to foster the local bio-health industry and provide systemic support for the integration of the latest technologies, including AI and nanotechnology. Previously, these processes have been hindered by the compartmentalisation of various government agencies.

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Governance COVID-19 Hospitals Doctors 181

Center for Health Insurance Reform

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In a new report for the Commonwealth Fund, CHIR experts look at how states are working with the federal government to implement this landmark law. Continue reading → The post New CHIR Report Examines Federal-State Partnership in No Surprises Act Implementation appeared first on Center on Health Insurance Reforms.

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Medical Billing Health Insurance Governance 93

Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2022

Fast-forward through the 1990s and the advent of PBMs — pharmacy benefit management companies — the intermediaries managing drug benefits for health insurance plans. Today, the three largest PBMs, processing about 4 in 5 retail prescription claims, are embedded in large health insurance companies.

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Becker's Health IT

MAY 3, 2023

Russian ransomware gang Clop is suspected in a cyberattack targeting Santa Clara Family Health Plan, resulting in the breach of 276,993 members' personal health information, Government Technology reported May 2.

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