California has launched a wave of legislative changes in 2025, aimed at providing robust protections for vulnerable groups, improving the quality of health care, and enhancing regulation of industries that affect public health and welfare. These well-thought-out laws are a testament to the state’s c
With the General Assembly session set to begin on January 8, 2025, AARP Virginia is intensifying its advocacy efforts, honing in on three critical issues that significantly impact older residents: prescription drug affordability, nursing home quality, and streamlined access to Medicaid home care
Massachusetts lawmakers have recently passed two significant health care reform bills aimed at addressing critical issues within the state's health care system. These legislative measures focus on reducing drug prices and increasing oversight to prevent financial mismanagement in health care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is gearing up for significant changes under the new administration, with an emphasis on modernizing its Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, improving interoperability, integrating emerging technologies, and enhancing community care. The transition to
A significant cyberattack that occurred on May 8 targeting healthcare giant Ascension resulted in the exposure of medical data for 5.6 million customers. This incident, announced by the Maine attorney general’s office on December 20, underscores the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by the h
The Biden administration has announced significant updates to existing cybersecurity regulations to combat the increasing problem of healthcare data breaches. The primary focus of these changes is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. The necessity for these
