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Senate holds hearing on health care cybersecurity and patient privacy

In a statement submitted to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for a hearing July 9 on health care cybersecurity and patient privacy, the AHA said the highest cyber risk for patient data is often through third-party service and software providers. The AHA encouraged Congress to use federal agencies and resources to protect hospitals and health systems, especially in rural areas.
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AHA podcast: When Cyberattacks Strike — Is Your Board Ready?

Cyberattacks on hospitals are urgent threats to patient safety, care delivery and public trust. In this conversation, Ajay Gupta, board chair of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and CEO of HSR.health, speaks about the vital role hospital boards play in preparing for and responding to cyber incidents.
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FDA announces software patch available for Contec, Epsimed patient monitors to address vulnerabilities

The Food and Drug Administration yesterday released a safety notice announcing a software patch is available to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities in certain Contec and Epsimed patient safety monitors.
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Agencies release fact sheet on potential of malicious activity by Iranian cyber actors 

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center and the National Security Agency June 30 released a fact sheet on Iranian-affiliated cyber actors who may target U.S. devices and networks due to geopolitical tensions.
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CMS announces new prior authorization program pilot

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 27 announced the rollout of a 6-year technology-enabled prior authorization program pilot.
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CMS warns of phishing fax scheme; AHA monitoring other reported social engineering schemes 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced it has identified a fraud scheme targeting Medicare providers and suppliers.
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AHA responds to CMS, ASTP request for information on health care IT environment

The AHA June 16 responded to a request for information on
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Joint Commission announces partnership to develop best practices for AI in health care

The Joint Commission June 11 announced a new partnership with the Coalition for Health AI to help accelerate the development and adoption of best practices and guidance for using artificial intelligence in health care.
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White House announces tariffs on steel and aluminum imports

The Trump administration yesterday announced it issued
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Agencies issue advisory on updated tactics by Play ransomware group

The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Australian Cyber Security Centre June 4 released an advisory on updated actions and tactics used by the Play ransomware group.