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15 states set up public health alliance to counter RFK Jr’s agenda
The liaison within the global health community is designed to facilitate collaboration by bringing together regional and other groups to share best practices and work on common challenges.
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California law limits private equity influence on healthcare businesses
California has enacted tougher rules preventing corporate investors like PE firms from meddling in the healthcare decisions of provider firms.
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Podcast: Vaccines – navigating legal challenges and public health policy
Dorit Reiss and Richard Hughes focus on how political interference, shifting vaccine approvals, and regulatory rollbacks are reshaping vaccine policy and public confidence.
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FTC warns healthcare employers on noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission sent formal letters to major healthcare employers and staffing firms urging them to review restrictive employment agreements.
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NYDFS fines dental plan firm $2m in phishing breach
Failure to use MFA to protect data of 90,000 customers leads to fine and raises legal questions.
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HHS secures $175,000 HIPAA settlement over phishing ransomware breach
The case underscores HHS’s growing focus on business associates and the Risk Analysis Enforcement Initiative.
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HHS FAQs clarify health information disclosure rules
New detail confirms that patient information under HIPAA can be shared by health providers and also reaffirms broad data access rights by patients.
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Over 5.4 million US patient records compromised in Episource data breach
Attack could be a wake-up call for healthcare cybersecurity.
