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FBI warns Russian cybercriminals attacking devices using Cisco software with unpatched vulnerability

The FBI Aug. 20 released an advisory warning of malicious activity by Russian cyber actors targeting end-of-life devices running an unpatched vulnerability in Cisco Smart Install software.

HHS, CMS to form committee providing federal health program recommendations

The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 21 announced the creation of a Healthcare Advisory Committee for the Secretary of HHS and Administrator of CMS.

Guidance offers steps to create, maintain operational technology asset inventory for protection

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, National Security Agency, FBI and international agencies Aug. 13 released guidance for operational technology owners and operators to create and manage an OT asset inventory.

AHA podcast: How CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital Is Revolutionizing Rural Cardiac Care

Josh Neff, CEO of CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital, discusses a new cutting-edge communication platform that sends patient EKGs directly from the ambulance to the cardiologist in real time.

DOJ announces disruption of BlackSuit ransomware group 

The Department of Justice Aug. 11 announced a series of actions taken against the BlackSuit ransomware group, also known as “Royal,” including the disruption of four servers and nine domains July 24.

NIH issues guidance on AI use in research application process

The National Institutes of Health Aug. 5 issued guidance to researchers on the use of artificial intelligence for the research application process.

Tactics by Scattered Spider cybercriminals highlighted in joint advisory 

The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and international agencies July 29 released a joint advisory on recent tactics by the Scattered Spider cybercriminal group. Scattered Spider threat actors typically engage in data theft for extortion and also use ransomware variants once in a system to steal information, along with other tactics. 

CMS announces new interoperability initiative

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 30 announced the creation of a “digital health ecosystem” that includes partnerships with health care organizations and technology companies, including Amazon, Anthropic, Apple, Google, and OpenAI. The initiative includes an interoperability framework with a goal of making health information easier to share between patients and providers.
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Chair File: The OBBBA and What’s Next for Health Care

The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act will bring big changes to health care.

CMS announces new prior authorization program pilot

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 27 announced the rollout of a 6-year technology-enabled prior authorization program pilot.