MedQ Agrees to Settlement to Resolve Ransomware Attack Lawsuit
The settlement highlights the real costs and regulatory exposure ransomware can create for healthcare entities and vendors, underscoring the need for strong incident response, vendor risk management, and robust PHI protections for business owners and decision-makers.
Senator Cassidy Introduces Sweeping Health Privacy Bill
The proposed health privacy legislation could reshape how healthcare data is collected, stored, and monetized, potentially affecting HIPAA compliance, data sharing, and marketing use of health information in AI and digital campaigns. Businesses should monitor developments for changes that could require updates to vendor contracts, risk controls, and privacy notices.