Phishing emails and malware-infected links remain cyber risks in 2019, but data services company Experian predicts several new types of attacks taking place. In its annual Data Breach Industry Forecast, Experian predicts three new emerging threats: biometric hacking, gaming as…
Something changed in the first month of 2019; shareholders successfully held a company accountable for its data breaches. Yahoo’s former officers and directors agreed to pay $29 million to settle charges that they breached their fiduciary duties during a string…
Phishing scams are one of the most common forms of cyber attack, sent by hackers hoping to trick recipients into clicking a link to a fake website and stealing your password. One percent of emails sent today are phishing attempts,…
Tammy Fox wanted to help after a friend took ill with a rare and difficult-to-diagnose autoimmune disorder that required many trips to the Mayo Clinic. Although Fox couldn’t do anything medically, she knew there was a way to ease some…
The healthcare organizations we work make a significant impact in their communities. We are always thankful to hear our support helps make a difference. We look forward to continuing our commitment to the Children’s Miracle Network at Cottage Children’s Medical…
Cyber threats may require more customization of insurance coverage than other risks, according to a new report from Mactavish. Mactavish, a group that specializes in insurance governance, surveyed around 700 senior managers in the UK and found that fewer than one…
Insurance industry experts are concerned about sustainability as liability claim payouts rise to new levels. “The old ceiling is the new floor,” said Kevin Maloney, Allied World senior vice president and real estate/financial institutions practice leader, during Advisen’s Big Nasty…
By Chad Terhune | KHN.org California’s Medicaid program made at least $4 billion in questionable payments to health insurers and medical providers over a four-year period because as many as 453,000 people were ineligible for the public benefits, according to a…
Hospitals which tend to serve more low-income patients are getting a break from Congress in fiscal year 2019, which started on Oct. 1. Medicare will ease its annual readmissions penalties, which were a signature part of the Affordable Care Act’s…
Thousands of people suffering from opioid withdrawal arrive in hospital emergency rooms each year. The addicted patients are given medicine to treat withdrawal symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea, and often sent on their way with numbers to call regarding…
