Digital Government
HHS issues final rule to expand HIPAA coverage for reproductive data
The rule comes in response to health data security concerns arising out of the 2022 overturn of abortion protections established by Roe v. Wade.
Cybersecurity
HHS removed Login from its grantee payment system after funding theft
Hackers used data from a federal contracting hub to steal funding from seven grantee organizations in an HHS breach that occurred last year. Both HHS and GSA say that Login.gov was not compromised or connected to the theft.
Cybersecurity
New bill would create payment incentives for the health sector to meet cyber standards
The measure led by Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va. comes in the wake of a ransomware attack on UnitedHealth subsidiary Change Healthcare.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware payment debate resurfaces amid Change Healthcare incident
Expert views don’t entirely align on whether victims should pay ransomware hackers.
Cybersecurity
HHS launches probe into UnitedHealth over ransomware attack on subsidiary
The probe will examine the company's compliance with laws safeguarding patient data.
Digital Government
HealthCare-dot-gov enrollees will also receive voter registration emails, vice president says
The communications are part of a Biden administration effort to improve voting rights and access.
Artificial Intelligence
Priming the workforce is key to future AI efforts, federal IT leaders say
One agency tech leader is urging IT workers inside government and out to "get into the shallow end of the AI swimming pool" and experiment with the new tools.
Cybersecurity
HHS seeks zero trust support
The highly federated agency is looking for contactor assistance to hit enterprisewide security goals.
Artificial Intelligence
What are agencies doing with AI? A bipartisan Senate duo wants to know.
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, sent letters to three federal agencies probing into their use of artificial intelligence systems.
Cybersecurity
CISA and HHS look to help the health sector ramp up cyber hygiene
Agency resources are intended to address the longstanding challenges health systems and hospitals have faced from increasingly advanced cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
HHS looks to improve cybersecurity coordination
The agency is utilizing a relaunched cybersecurity coordination center and additional programs to significantly ramp up interactions with key partners, a top official said.
Cybersecurity
FTC, HHS warn of potential privacy and security risks embedded in online health sites
The agencies noted hospitals and telehealth providers could be exposing sensitive patient health information through online tracking tools like Meta Pixel and Google Analytics.
Artificial Intelligence
FDA Announces Contract for Automation in Drug Performance Analyses
The Food and Drug Administration is asking for proposals for automated devices that can provide high-definition imaging and critical analyses of drug performance as the agency works to integrate more AI.
Cybersecurity
Federal Cyber Leaders Emphasize Standards Development for Stronger Networks
The critical infrastructure experts upheld common cybersecurity standards as a key to resilient networks and private sector collaboration.
Artificial Intelligence
FDA Seeks Insight into How AI can Help and Hurt Drug-Making
The Food and Drug Administration is seeking public feedback amid its efforts to balance the advantages and risks of deploying artificial intelligence and machine learning into drug creation and approval processes.
Cybersecurity
HHS Launches New Cybersecurity Awareness Resources
The Department of Health and Human Services issued three new online resources for health care entities to fortify their digital networks.
Digital Government
FDA Starts Work on New Data and Technology Strategic Plan
The agency intends to finalize the plan by the end of September.
Policy
Proposed HIPAA Rule Would Restrict Law Enforcement Access to Abortion, Reproductive Health Data Across State Lines
The HHS published a proposed modification to HIPAA’s privacy rule, giving new protections to personal health information related to reproductive care history in the wake of Dobbs and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Digital Government
CDC Seeks Digital Health App for Its Employees
The mobile application should provide meditation and mindfulness activities to help employees manage stress.
Cybersecurity
CISA, South Korean Agencies Issue Joint Warning on North Korean Ransomware
The new cybersecurity advisory spotlights North Korean-backed actors targeting healthcare networks with ransomware.
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