Public Policy

Cliff Steinhauer, information security and engagement director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance, says legislative proposals related to cybersecurity will receive strong support as the frequency and severity of cyber incidents grow.

The tracker highlights youth mental health across the U.S. through data, stories and surveys. A related white paper offers recommendations for policymakers.

To defend against attacks from ransomware players like Scattered Spider, HHS provides goals to help organizations improve their cybersecurity posture, says Troy Adams, cyber engagement specialist, Department of Health and Human Services.

HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum reaffirms how cybersecurity can prevent disruption of patient care, says Ian Mack, IT senior security analyst for the University of Virginia and the communications chair for HIMSS Virginia Chapter.

The patent includes the company's safety-focused LLMs incorporated into its Polaris constellation architecture. 

A new cybersecurity mandate in New York requires hospitals to implement incident reporting within 72 hours and have a chief information security officer, says George Pappas, healthcare cybersecurity expert and CEO of Intraprise Health.

Valerie Rogers, senior director of government relations at HIMSS, discusses the need to address inequities within maternal health by leveraging technology, including digital health, across the spectrum of care and via federal public policy.

Marjorie Rosen, HIMSS Chapter Advocacy vice chair, discusses unifying advocacy work between HIMSS chapters for health equity, providing mentorship for local community leaders and working directly with state legislatures to ensure neutrality.

Attorney Everett Wilson, managing partner at Polsinelli's Miami office, discusses overall changes in Medicare and Medicare Advantage - and how the recent benefits changes affect consumers, payers and plans.