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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced its intention to resume the implementation of its Oracle Cerner Millennium electronic health record (EHR) system in mid-2026. This decision comes amidst ongoing concerns from lawmakers regarding the system's viability due to historical
