A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Reps. Doris Matsui and Earl "Buddy" Carter, is advocating for enhancements to the DEA's proposal for a controlled substance registry as the deadline for telemedicine prescribing flexibilities approaches. With concerns about potential exclusions of essential medications, the lawmakers are pressing the DEA to expedite their proposal to ensure continued patient access to telehealth services as pandemic-era flexibilities near expiration. They emphasize the need for compliance with previous Congressional mandates regarding telemedicine prescribing and highlight the urgency for timely actions to prevent disruptions in patient care.

Lawmakers Push DEA to Strengthen Telemedicine Prescribing Rules Before Deadline Healthcare IT News

CEO of Children's Minnesota, Dr. Marc Gorelick, is prioritizing strategic initiatives as he nears his eighth year in leadership, particularly the upcoming transition to the Epic electronic health record system set for 2025. This shift aims to bolster access to care and operational efficiency amidst financial strains from Medicaid reimbursement rates. The investment in Epic is intended to modernize tools and incorporate AI capabilities, enhancing patient and staff experiences while improving revenue. Additionally, Dr. Gorelick plans to expand outpatient services while maintaining the quality of inpatient care, with numerous ambulatory locations already established in the Twin Cities metro area.

Children's Minnesota CEO Drives Strategic Transition to Epic EHR System Becker's Hospital Review

The Internet Archive has resumed limited operations in a read-only format after a cyberattack on October 9 that led to a data breach and a DDoS attack, resulting in the theft of a user authentication database for 31 million accounts. While users can currently access 916 billion archived web pages through the Wayback Machine, the ability to archive new pages is temporarily suspended. The organization is focused on restoring services and enhancing security measures while acknowledging that ongoing maintenance could cause further disruptions. A hacker group claimed responsibility for the breach, which was confirmed by the data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned, detailing the stolen sensitive information.

Internet Archive Resumes Read-Only Access After Major Cyberattack The Verge

National Public Data, a Florida-based company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a massive data breach exposed 272 million Social Security numbers and 600 million phone numbers, prompting numerous lawsuits and investigations from over 20 states and the Federal Trade Commission. The breach's financial fallout has severely impacted the company, which reported only $865,149 in profit last year against $1.2 million in revenue. The bankruptcy is intended to facilitate reorganization as the company faces significant legal challenges, and a Florida court has temporarily paused the first class-action lawsuit against its parent company, Jerico Pictures.

National Public Data Files for Bankruptcy After Massive Data Breach PCMag