The pandemic telehealth boom will be supported by $23 million of research money from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, but in Florida, the technology is showing vulnerability to fraud and abuse.
Meanwhile, in Maryland, a cybersecurity attack took down the Department of Health website and left officials scrambling to assess the possible damage to crucial resources. Cybersecurity is also on the minds of HHS officials as they launch a website dedicated to their 405(d) task force. The new site will house resources and guidance for cybersecurity hygiene and best practices.
At the federal level, the Department of Veterans Affairs has overhauled its EHR staff and schedule in reaction to a strategic review of processes. And, a federal judge out of Louisiana has issued a temporary nationwide halt to vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.
Source: $174 M Found in Telemedicine Fraud, Cyberattack Hits Maryland / Healthcare Exec Intelligence