Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

FTC Proposes Amendments to Strengthen and Modernize the Health Breach Notification Rule

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) that include clarifying the rule’s applicability to health apps and other similar technologies.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) that include clarifying the rule’s applicability to health apps and other similar technologies.
  • Since the rule’s issuance, health apps and other direct-to-consumer health technologies, such as fitness trackers, have become commonplace.
  • In September 2021, the FTC issued a policy statement affirming that health apps and connected devices that collect or use consumers’ health information must comply with the Health Breach Notification Rule.
  • After reviewing the public comments and consistent with the policy statement, the Commission has proposed the following changes to the HBNR:


The public will have 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register to submit comments on the proposed changes to the rule. Information on how to submit a comment can be found in the notice. Once processed, the comments will be posted to Regulations.gov. The Commission voted 3-0 at an open Commission meeting to publish the proposed changes to the HBNR in the Federal Register.

Learning Management System Market Report 2023: Need for Efficient and Accessible Learning Bolsters Growth

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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The growing trend of pre-recorded lectures, virtual instructor-led training, and the use of mobile devices has boosted the market growth of the blended learning delivery mode.

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  • The growing trend of pre-recorded lectures, virtual instructor-led training, and the use of mobile devices has boosted the market growth of the blended learning delivery mode.
  • Enterprises need content management solutions to organize all the new learning content to train employees about the safety and health regulations related to the pandemic.
  • Companies are using learning management system platforms to train their employees better and share information about their products and services.
  • The global market for cloud based LMS solutions is expected to grow at a substantially high rate in the coming years.

Neuronetics Reports Record First Quarter 2023 Financial and Operating Results

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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In the first quarter of 2023, U.S. treatment session revenue per active site was approximately $9,700 compared to approximately $9,874 in the first quarter of 2022.

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  • In the first quarter of 2023, U.S. treatment session revenue per active site was approximately $9,700 compared to approximately $9,874 in the first quarter of 2022.
  • Gross margin for the first quarter of 2023 was 73.3%, a decrease of approximately 210 basis points from the first quarter of 2022 gross margin of 75.4%.
  • Operating expenses during the first quarter of 2023 were $21.3 million, a marginal increase of $0.5 million, or 2%, compared to $20.8 million in the first quarter of 2022.
  • EBITDA for the first quarter of 2023 was $(8.8) million as compared to the first quarter of 2022 EBITDA of $(9.5) million.

Manatt Deepens Home-Based and Long-Term Care Capabilities With Prominent Health Leader in D.C.

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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“Innovation is a critical part of enhancing the health care delivery system, something Edo has brought to bear through his in-depth knowledge of health care law and policy across the industry,” said Donna L. Wilson , CEO and Managing Partner of Manatt.

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  • “Innovation is a critical part of enhancing the health care delivery system, something Edo has brought to bear through his in-depth knowledge of health care law and policy across the industry,” said Donna L. Wilson , CEO and Managing Partner of Manatt.
  • He advises on a variety of federal and state regulatory matters, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), fraud and abuse, administrative appeals, privacy and consent, and state licensing issues.
  • He also counsels clients on Medicare-Medicaid program integrity and overlap as well as on coordinating Medicaid home health partnerships.
  • “Over the years, Edo has worked with a wide range of health care stakeholders—ranging from payers and providers to states and academic medical centers—across government and law, building a thorough understanding of the complex long-term care landscape through various perspectives,” said Manatt Health Leader Bill Bernstein .

U.S. Physical Therapy Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Net income attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest (temporary equity) was $2.7 million for the 2023 First Quarter and $2.6 million for the 2022 First Quarter.

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  • Net income attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest (temporary equity) was $2.7 million for the 2023 First Quarter and $2.6 million for the 2022 First Quarter.
  • Net income attributable to non-controlling interest (permanent equity) was $1.3 million for the 2023 First Quarter and $0.6 million for the 2022 First Quarter.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased $1.0 million to $18.5 million for the 2023 First Quarter, an all-time high first quarter amount, from $17.5 million for the 2022 First Quarter.
  • ET, 9:30 a.m. CT, on May 4, 2023, to discuss results the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

A New Paradigm for Consumer Health Data Privacy in Washington State

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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BakerHostetler Launches 2023 Data Security Incident Response Report

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Key takeaways from BakerHostetler's newly released 2023 Data Security Incident Response Report:

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  • Key takeaways from BakerHostetler's newly released 2023 Data Security Incident Response Report:
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230427005736/en/
    Statistical highlights from BakerHostetler 2023 Data Security Incident Response Report (Graphic: Business Wire)
    BakerHostetler’s ninth annual security incident response report (based on data from over 1,160 security incidents from the prior year) contains data breach statistics and insights about key issues across the life cycle of data and technology.
  • Now in its ninth year, the Data Security Incident Response Report features statistics and insights from 1,160+ incidents that BakerHostetler’s Digital Assets and Data Management Practice Group helped clients manage in 2022.
  • There has been improvement in key incident response metrics over the past several years, according to DSIR Report data.

Quantum Cryptography Market worth $3.0 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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In the United States, the National Quantum Initiative Act was passed in 2018, which aims to accelerate the development of quantum technology, including quantum cryptography.

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  • In the United States, the National Quantum Initiative Act was passed in 2018, which aims to accelerate the development of quantum technology, including quantum cryptography.
  • Private companies such as IBM, Microsoft, and Google are also investing in quantum technology research, developing quantum computers and quantum communication networks.
  • The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo are leading the way in quantum cryptography research in Canada.
  • The Canadian government has also invested in quantum technology research, including quantum cryptography, through the Quantum Computing Strategy.

Quantum Cryptography Market worth $3.0 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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In the United States, the National Quantum Initiative Act was passed in 2018, which aims to accelerate the development of quantum technology, including quantum cryptography.

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  • In the United States, the National Quantum Initiative Act was passed in 2018, which aims to accelerate the development of quantum technology, including quantum cryptography.
  • Private companies such as IBM, Microsoft, and Google are also investing in quantum technology research, developing quantum computers and quantum communication networks.
  • The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo are leading the way in quantum cryptography research in Canada.
  • The Canadian government has also invested in quantum technology research, including quantum cryptography, through the Quantum Computing Strategy.

Exo Works™ Achieves HITRUST and SOC 2 Type II Certifications, Meeting Highest Bar for Patient Data Security

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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These achievements provide additional assurances that Exo sufficiently manages risk, improves security posture and meets compliance requirements for protecting patient data.

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  • These achievements provide additional assurances that Exo sufficiently manages risk, improves security posture and meets compliance requirements for protecting patient data.
  • HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certified status validates that Exo Works has met key regulations and is appropriately managing risk according to the framework of controls put forth by HITRUST.
  • By achieving it, Exo customers can be assured that Exo Works is meeting the highest standards for data security.
  • “Achieving the HITRUST Certification and successfully completing the SOC 2 Type II certification places Exo in an elite group of organizations worldwide,” said Ketan Patel, Head of Security & Cloud Operations at Exo.