The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program – Defense Contractors Must Rapidly Prepare and Implement

The Department of Defense (DoD) has officially launched the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program, which requires federal contractors and subcontractors across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) to comply with…

The Power of Incorporation Compels You: Surety Succeeds in Compelling Contractor to Arbitrate Bond Claims Pursuant to Arbitration Clause in Subcontract

In Swinerton Builders, Inc. v. Argonaut Insurance Co., Swinerton Builders, a contractor, sued a surety on bond claims arising from defaults by its subcontractor on a series of work orders. The…

5 Changes to Medicare in 2025 Will Affect Part D Coverage, Drug Costs

In 2025, an annual $2,000 out-of-pocket cap will keep costs low for Medicare enrollees on drugs covered by Part D plans. A payment plan will allow Medicare enrollees to pay…

Vitamin D Supplements Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults with Obesity, Study Finds

A new study found that taking vitamin D supplements was associated with lower blood pressure. People with obesity and high blood pressure got the best results. Better calcium regulation may…

New Fact Sheet Highlights ASTP’s Concerns About Certified API Practices

On October 29, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) released a fact sheet titled “Information Blocking Reminders Related to API Technology.” The fact…

HIPAA Gets a Potential Counterpart in HISAA

Americans hear about cybersecurity incidents on a frequent basis. As the adage goes, it is not a matter of “if” a breach or security hack occurs; it is a matter…

Abortion Rights Expanded in 7 States, But Change Will Take Time

Abortion was a key focal point of the 2024 presidential election, with abortion rights ballot measures passing in 7 of 10 states. Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris marks a…

50 Creative Content Ideas for Businesses and Consultants

When it comes to professional service firms and consultants, the challenge isn’t finding content ideas, it’s choosing the ones that will truly resonate with your audience. The goal is to…

Dow Jones Today: S&P 500, Dow Rise to New Record Highs as Post-Election Rally Continues

Chinese Stocks Slide After Latest Stimulus Disappoints 21 minutes ago China-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and stocks of Chinese companies listed on U.S. exchanges fell Friday, after Beiing’s latest stimulus package aimed at…

What Happened: Policy and Politics

Baseline: The future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed in 2022 to boost US clean energy with new tax incentives, hangs in the balance. President-elect Trump and some Republicans in…