Senators Michael Bennet and Catherine Cortez Masto have written a letter to the Health and Human Services Secretary, urging HHS to update the HIPAA Privacy Rule to better protect the health information of patients seeking reproductive healthcare. The recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has created uncertainty about patients’ privacy rights related to abortion decisions. The senators called on HHS to clarify who is a covered entity, limit information sharing on abortion, and ensure Pregnancy Care Centers are bound by the HIPAA Privacy Rule. They emphasized the need to protect patients’ fundamental right to privacy.
Healthcare Sector Emerges as a Prime Target for Cyber Attacks in 2025
In 2025, healthcare institutions face escalating cyber threats, particularly from malware distributed via trusted platforms like GitHub. Attackers exploit cloud infrastructures and disguise malicious code
