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S. 5218 — To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to strengthen, increase oversight of, and compliance with, security standards for health information, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:9,009
S. 5218 seeks to enhance the security of health information by amending titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act. It introduces stricter oversight and compliance measures, including mandatory security risk management and audits for entities handling health data. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rulebook to help keep people's health information safe and sound. It makes sure hospitals and other groups take extra care to protect this information, and if they don't, they could have to pay money.
S. 4054 — To require entities to meet minimum cybersecurity standards to be eligible for Medicare accelerated and advance payment programs if the reason for the need for such payments is due to a cybersecurity incident.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:530
S. 4054, titled the “Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024,” aims to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare facilities participating in Medicare payment programs. The bill mandates that hospitals and service providers must meet specific cybersecurity standards to...
Simple Explanation
The Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024 wants hospitals to have good computer safety rules to get extra money help from Medicare if a cyber problem happens. This way, they ensure hospitals' computers are safe, so patients continue to receive care even if there's a computer issue.

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