In an era where personal health information is one of the most valuable digital assets, the question of who controls this data has become a critical battleground for innovation, competition, and patient rights. The immense power wielded by the companies that create and manage electronic health
A comprehensive Q4 2025 flash survey has exposed a critical vulnerability at the heart of modern healthcare, revealing that the very digital tools designed to enhance patient care have become the primary conduits for cyberattacks. The study, which gathered insights from 427 senior IT and security
The escalating threat of cyberattacks on healthcare institutions has once again come into sharp focus as HopeHealth, a prominent South Carolina-based healthcare provider, announced it fell victim to a significant data breach. This security incident has potentially compromised the sensitive personal
A New Era of Regulatory Synergy in Digital Health The U.S. healthcare landscape is on the verge of a significant transformation as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launch a pioneering joint pilot program. This initiative is designed to
A new Delaware law intended to offer compassionate end-of-life choices to the terminally ill has instead ignited a fierce legal battle, pitting the principle of personal autonomy against the fundamental civil rights of people with disabilities. A coalition of prominent patient and disability
The American healthcare system is facing a digital siege, a reality starkly illustrated by a devastating 2024 during which over 730 major health data breaches exposed the sensitive information of an unprecedented 270 million people. This escalating crisis reached its catastrophic apex with the
