Alabama lawmakers are scrambling to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) services while also recognizing embryos as legal persons, following a first-in-the-nation ruling by the state Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Congress is closing in on a funding deal for the fiscal year, while some health bills may get bundled with the spending bill. Also discussed is a cyberattack on a health plan owned by UnitedHealth Group, highlighting the risks of healthcare consolidation.
Rural Providers Warn of Cybersecurity Crisis
A new report from the Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) calls for urgent federal investment and policy reforms to strengthen cybersecurity at smaller, financially vulnerable
