Healthcare providers may face financial penalties for information blocking under a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The rule targets healthcare providers, who could be penalised and may face disincentives related to federal reimbursement programs. HHS is seeking public comments on the rule until January 2, 2024.

Data breach hits Blue Shield of California vendor
Blue Shield of California members may have had their data exposed in a November data breach. Information included member names, dates of birth, addresses, subscriber