Breaking with two state court rulings, a federal appeals court found that a commercial general liability policy (CGL) may cover a data breach. In a case involving the publication of medical records on the Internet, the 4th Circuit U.S. Court…
Medicare is cutting payments to 758 hospitals, including nearly half of the nation’s academic medical centers, in an attempt to promote patient safety. Since the Affordable Care Act became law in 2008, Medicare has refused to reimburse hospitals for treating…
There’s a debate raging over new data security standards endorsed by the California attorney general’s office. Some experts believe the law is an effective shield against cyber-attacks while others see it as a recipe for lawsuits. The…
Technology and healthcare are blending at record pace, with more than 165,000 apps involving health and wellness available for download. Experts see almost unlimited potential, but regulation typically lags innovation which could harm consumers. “It’s clearly a net positive, but…
With hospitals adding more Internet-connected medical devices and systems, they are also adding new entry points for hackers. That’s why hospital boards need to ensure they have an understanding of their role in cybersecurity including necessary data breach prevention measures,…
