The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that monthly Medicare Part A and B premiums would rise by 6% in 2024. Premiums will increase from $164.90 to $174.70, and the annual deductible for Medicare Part B beneficiaries will rise from $226 to $240. These increases follow the first reduction in premiums for more than ten years in 2023. The increase is principally due to projected rises in healthcare spending and the remedy for the 340B-acquired drug payment policy under the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System.
Vietnam’s retail sector faces rising ransomware threats
The lack of cybersecurity protection is hindering the growth of online businesses in Vietnam, according to experts from Viettel Cyber Security (VCS). They addressed challenges