The November 2024 CFPB Bites of the Month article titled "CFPB Take Me Home, Country Roads" presents an in-depth synthesis of various Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) activities, findings, and actions from the previous months covered during the November 2024 webinar. This detailed
Nebraska Attorney General Michael T. Hilgers has filed a significant lawsuit against Change Healthcare, its parent company UnitedHealth Group, and its operating entity Optum. This legal action stems from a major data breach that compromised the personal and medical information of approximately
The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the adoption of Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards. These standards are essential for modernizing healthcare data exchange, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing patient outcomes. Recently,
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a special fraud alert on December 11, 2024, to address potentially fraudulent marketing activities linked to Medicare Advantage (MA) health plans, healthcare providers, and third-party marketers, such
As automated decision-making (ADM) technologies become more prevalent across various sectors, there is an urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks to protect individual rights and ensure transparency and fairness in AI-driven decision-making processes. The legislative efforts in the UK to
The recent announcement by the FDA concerning the potential high-risk issue with Fresenius Kabi’s Ivenix large-volume infusion pumps (LVP) has raised important questions regarding the adequacy of safety measures in medical device usage. The initial alert followed a company communication from
