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More than 15 million people have selected a 2024 health plan through the federally facilitated or state-based marketplaces, a 33% increase compared to last year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported Dec. 20.
The Department of Justice announced Dec. 19 the launch of a disruption campaign against a ransomware group that has targeted the computer networks of more than 1,000 victims, including networks that support critical U.S. infrastructure.
The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Australian Cyber Security Centre Dec. 18 released a warning about actions and tactics used by the Play ransomware group.
The Department of Labor Dec. 19 proposed rescinding a 2018 final rule which modified the definition of “employer” under federal law such that more individuals, including sole proprietors, were eligible to participate in association health plans based on geography or industry.
The departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury Dec. 18 released a final rule that increases the administrative fee for disputes initiated under the No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution process from $50 to $115 per party per dispute.
Positive psychology exercises can make a big difference on health care workers’ mental health, writes Bryan Sexton, director of the Duke Center for the Advancement of Well-being Science.
Beginning the new year by making healthy choices is the focus of AHA's latest social media toolkit encouraging vaccination against the flu and COVID-19.
A recent New York Times op-ed falsely claims hospitals are not living up to their mission, but the author ignores the myriad benefits hospitals provide to their communities, writes AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Dec. 15 released an advisory on ways health care organizations can enhance their cybersecurity protection.
The Department of Health and Human Services Dec. 18 released new data on Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program enrollment changes since renewals for these programs started earlier this year, showing enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP is down significantly compared to peak enrollment during…