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The IssueModern hospital care is increasingly specialized, technology-enabled and delivered across more settings. At the same time, patients present with more complex needs, and we continue to raise the bar for safety, digital access, cybersecurity and 24/7 readiness.
Black Basta was initially spotted in early 2022, known for its double extortion attack, the Russian-speaking group not only executes ransomware, but also exfiltrates sensitive data, operating a cybercrime marketplace to publicly release it, should a victim fail to pay a ransom.
Clinicians, social service providers and community members make up the health care triangle: strong, connective links between the three create the kind of impactful partnerships that drive progress and advance health.
AHA comments on the Request for Information on the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA).
On March 14, 2023, the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) shared a report "February 2023 Vulnerability Bulletin" regarding vulnerabilities impacting information systems relevant to the health sector.
AHA Comments on the Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ initial guidance regarding certain Inflation Reduction Act requirements.
Alerts published on March 9, 2023.
Hospitals and health systems are committed to empowering patients with all the information they need to live their healthiest lives. This includes ensuring they have access to accurate price information when seeking care. Our members are working to comply with both state and federal price…
Long COVID — with symptoms ranging from fatigue and dizziness to shortness of breath and loss of smell — is disabling millions of Americans.