The Canadian government has proposed a groundbreaking piece of legislation called the Connected Care for Canadians Act (Bill C-72), introduced in June 2024, which aims to revolutionize the country's healthcare system by advancing health data interoperability and curbing the restrictive
The escalating financial pressures on hospitals and health systems have become a major concern as the costs of delivering care have surged significantly, particularly in recent years. Despite their unwavering commitment to providing care, regardless of a patient's ability to pay, hospitals
With cyber threats in the healthcare sector increasing at an alarming rate, Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner have introduced a pioneering bill aimed at establishing robust cybersecurity standards across the U.S. healthcare industry. The new legislation, known as the Health Infrastructure Security
As President Donald Trump and the Republican Party prepare to govern with a larger share of the popular vote but smaller congressional majorities than in 2016, they are faced with the significant challenge of navigating healthcare reform. The GOP must balance past failures, current circumstances,
In a significant move to address the long-standing issue of declining physician reimbursements, a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress aims to block the proposed Medicare pay cuts for 2025 while also increasing physician pay. The Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act seeks to
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a significant shift in healthcare delivery, compelling many healthcare providers to adopt telehealth as a vital alternative to traditional in-person consultations. This rapid expansion was enabled by regulatory flexibilities, which raised concerns about the
