Cybersecurity risks in the US healthcare sector are yet to be fully addressed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. The GAO warns that previously identified loopholes in HHS cybersecurity have remained unaddressed amid rising threats to healthcare infrastructure. The report also highlights major past cyber attacks underlining the urgency of outstanding GAO cyber recommendations. Despite HHS’ initiatives to mitigate any potential risks, the GAO finds a lack of adequate implementation monitoring.
VA plans to end telehealth copays and fund virtual care access in rural areas
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs proposed eliminating telehealth copayments for veterans and establishing a grant program to fund telehealth access points in non-VA facilities.
