A new high-tech solution aims to save money at the pharmacy amidst high inflation, as healthcare data breaches reached a record high in 2024, affecting over half of the U.S. population. Two major breaches at Change Healthcare and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan exposed millions of individuals’ data, leading to chaos in claims processing and healthcare services. The consequences of medical identity theft, including incorrect records and financial repercussions, can be significant, with many patients considering switching providers after a breach.
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Florida to receive federal funds to build immigration detention sites, including “Alligator Alcatraz,” Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced federal funding to establish immigration detention centers in Florida, including a facility at an abandoned airfield in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," which could house up to 5,000 detainees. This initiative supports the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts and is backed by FEMA's shelter and services program. Need More Context? 🔎
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