Ransomware attacks on U.S. health care data have compromised 285 million patient records in the past 15 years, becoming the leading cause of data breaches, reveals a study by Michigan State University, Yale and Johns Hopkins. The research points to increased threat from internal errors, and warns of potential risks to patient health. The study suggests new regulations including mandatory ransomware attack reports and tracking cryptocurrency to prevent ransom payments.

Proposed Medicaid Federal Match Penalty for States that Have Expanded Coverage for Immigrants: State-by-State Estimates
The House reconciliation bill will significantly reduce federal Medicaid spending, expand the number of uninsured and penalise states that enhance coverage for immigrants, as per