In 2025, cybersecurity, regulation, and artificial intelligence (AI) will be the main trends affecting health plans, according to BakerTilly analysts. Owing to cyber attacks disrupting healthcare and enhancing patient data threats, they suggest organisations scrutinise assets and risks, and prioritise cybersecurity investment. The political landscape is also set to impact medicare plans and policy change. The rise of AI within healthcare improves patient care and admin processes, but presents data privacy and ethics issues. Health plans’ focus on member engagement lends to customer expectations and innovative developments.
Chinese Hackers Hijack VPN’s Website to Spread Malware
Chinese hackers reportedly hijacked South Korean VPN provider IPany’s website to spread malware, according to antivirus company ESET. The malware was discovered in May 2024