The Department of Health and Human Services and the Office for Civil Rights are seeking comments on proposed modifications to the HIPAA Security Standards to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare, addressing the rise in breaches. The proposals will include mandatory specifications, voluntary best practices, and increased documentation requirements, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration’s 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy.
Bill would expand access to digital therapeutics
Sens. Capito and Shaheen reintroduced the Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2023, aiming to expand access to FDA-approved software treatments for Medicare patients.
