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Instructure Faces Data Breach Amid Hacker Threats, User Data Compromised

Instructure Faces Data Breach Amid Hacker Threats, User Data Compromised

Instructure Faces Data Breach Amid Hacker Threats, User Data Compromised
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CMMI Launches ACCESS Model to Transform Chronic Care with Technology

CMMI Launches ACCESS Model to Transform Chronic Care with Technology

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) has introduced the Advancing Chronic Care with Effective Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model, a 10-year initiative aimed at enhancing chronic condition management through technology and artificial intelligence. This program, announced in December, seeks to provide stable payments for technology used in treating conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and depression. The ACCESS Model aligns with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' goal of integrating all traditional Medicare beneficiaries into accountable care relationships by 2030. It introduces a new category of Medicare Part B providers, known as ACCESS organizations, which will receive payments based on outcomes rather than specific activities. The model is designed to break down barriers to digital health access for Medicare patients, offering a 'Medicare app store' for beneficiaries to choose suitable digital health programs.
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Delta Dental Insurers Fined $2.25M by New York for Cybersecurity Violations

Delta Dental Insurers Fined $2.25M by New York for Cybersecurity Violations

Delta Dental Insurance Co. and Delta Dental of New York, Inc. have been fined $2.25 million by the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) for failing to comply with the state's cybersecurity regulations. The DFS investigation revealed that the companies had inadequate incident response policies, which allowed unauthorized access to sensitive personal information of New Yorkers, including social security numbers and health information. The companies also failed to report the cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner as required by the DFS regulations. The violations were linked to the use of MOVEit Transfer servers, which were vulnerable to exploitation. The DFS cybersecurity regulation, effective since March 2017, mandates financial institutions to implement robust data protection measures.
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CMMI's ACCESS Model Aims to Transform Chronic Care with Technology and AI

CMMI's ACCESS Model Aims to Transform Chronic Care with Technology and AI

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) has launched the Advancing Chronic Care with Effective Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model, a 10-year program designed to enhance chronic condition management through technology and artificial intelligence. The initiative involves 150 digital health companies and aims to provide stable payments for technology used in treating conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and depression. The ACCESS Model seeks to align with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' goal of integrating all traditional Medicare beneficiaries into accountable care relationships by 2030. The program introduces a new category of Medicare Part B providers, known as ACCESS organizations, which will receive outcome-aligned payments for managing chronic conditions.
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U.S. Crypto Policy Calls for Enhanced Privacy Protections Amid Rising Risks

U.S. Crypto Policy Calls for Enhanced Privacy Protections Amid Rising Risks

U.S. Crypto Policy Calls for Enhanced Privacy Protections Amid Rising Risks
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OPM Identity Protection Services Expire for Federal Workers Affected by 2015 Data Breach

OPM Identity Protection Services Expire for Federal Workers Affected by 2015 Data Breach

A decade after the 2015 breach of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) exposed approximately 22 million records, identity theft protection services for affected federal workers and their families are beginning to expire. The breach, which was linked to China, involved two major data intrusions: one exposing personnel files of all current and former federal employees, and another releasing personally identifiable information of security clearance applicants and their families. Initially, OPM offered three years of protection services, which Congress later extended to 10 years. As these services expire, some lawmakers, like Sen. Mark Warner, have advocated for lifetime coverage, citing ongoing risks to those affected. However, OPM has decided against extending the program due to high costs and low claims, despite criticism from the Government Accountability Office regarding overpayment for services.
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Instructure Confirms Data Breach Affecting Millions of Users

Instructure Confirms Data Breach Affecting Millions of Users

Instructure, a U.S.-based educational technology company known for its Canvas learning management system, has confirmed a data breach involving the ShinyHunters extortion gang. The breach exposed personal information of users from nearly 9,000 schools worldwide, affecting approximately 275 million individuals, including students, teachers, and staff. The compromised data includes names, email addresses, and student ID numbers, but not passwords or financial information. Instructure is collaborating with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the incident and has implemented security measures such as patching vulnerabilities and rotating application keys.
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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Florida Physician Specialists Data Breach

Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Florida Physician Specialists Data Breach

Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, has launched an investigation into a data breach involving Florida Physician Specialists. The breach, which occurred between November 27 and 29, 2025, involved unauthorized access to the network of the Jacksonville-based multi-specialty private physician practice. The exposed data includes sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account details, and medical information. The firm is offering free case evaluations to individuals affected by the breach, who may face increased risks of identity theft and fraud.
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Instructure Faces Data Breach as Hackers Threaten to Leak Sensitive Information

Instructure Faces Data Breach as Hackers Threaten to Leak Sensitive Information

Instructure, an education technology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has disclosed a data breach following a cyberattack. The attack disrupted services and compromised personal information, including names, email addresses, and student ID numbers. The company, known for its Canvas learning platform, has taken steps to mitigate the impact, including reissuing application keys and enhancing security measures. The breach was claimed by the ShinyHunters extortion group, which alleges the theft of 3.65 terabytes of data affecting millions of users.
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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates NCH Corporation Data Breach

Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates NCH Corporation Data Breach

Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates NCH Corporation Data Breach
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Instructure Confirms Data Breach Affecting Millions of Users Worldwide

Instructure Confirms Data Breach Affecting Millions of Users Worldwide

Instructure Confirms Data Breach Affecting Millions of Users Worldwide
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Legal Challenge to CMS Hemp Strategy Raises Concerns Over FDA Authority

Legal Challenge to CMS Hemp Strategy Raises Concerns Over FDA Authority

A federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia is challenging the legality of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Beneficiary Engagement Incentive (BEI) model. This program allows the furnishing of certain hemp-derived cannabinoid products to Medicare beneficiaries without U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. The case, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. et al., questions whether CMS can introduce cannabinoid products into Medicare-connected environments without the traditional FDA approval process. Critics argue that this policy shift undermines the established sequence of science, clinical trials, FDA approval, and coverage integration, potentially signaling that clinical evidence is optional.