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Theregister
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

US regulators crack down on AI playing doctor in healthcare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has informed health insurance companies that using AI algorithms to determine eligibility for government healthcare coverage is not compliant with Medicare rules.
The memo seems to address controversy surrounding the use of AI software in denying Medicare Advantage coverage, which has led to lawsuits and accusations of faulty AI systems. [ more ]
Databreaches
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

After Barrage of Hacks, Hospitals Will Face New Federal Cybersecurity Rules Tied to Funding

The Biden administration plans to introduce new cybersecurity requirements for hospitals to address the recent wave of hacks.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will propose rules that would require hospitals to establish basic digital security defenses in order to receive federal funding. [ more ]
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