The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published a proposed rule to overhaul the HIPAA Security Rule, aiming to better protect health data from cybersecurity threats. Changes would enforce stricter standards for healthcare entities in establishing and maintaining defenses, including requiring robust cybersecurity requirements. The suggested revisions would also align the Security Rule with industry best practices such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the EU’s GDPR. Public comments can be submitted until 7 March.
AI that identifies undiagnosed cognitive impairment could improve VBC
Linus Health subsidiary, Together, has developed a proprietary algorithm called RADAR to identify patients at risk of undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and cognitive decline. According