The 2025 U.S. Budget Proposal significantly emphasizes enhancing cybersecurity within the healthcare sector. This focus is crucial given the increasing cyber threats that endanger patient safety and the integrity of healthcare services. Here are some key highlights from the proposal: 1. Support for High-Need Hospitals: An allocation of $800 million is proposed to help high-need,…
Read MoreThe significant drop in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survival rates during cyber attacks can be attributed to several critical factors: Disruption of Emergency Services: Cyber attacks can cripple the communication systems used by emergency medical services (EMS). This can delay the dispatch of ambulances and the arrival of medical personnel, which is crucial for the survival…
Read MoreTelehealth is generally considered rendered at the patient’s location, and typically, individual states will require providers delivering care to patients within their borders to have a license issued by the state or some type of in-state approval. Nevertheless, some states have adopted limited licensure exemptions as well as alternatives to full in-state licensure for…
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