News roundup: 4.3M HealthEquity member data breach, CrowdStrike health fallout, more Congress...

TL;DR


1. HealthEquity Data Breach:
- HealthEquity, a leading health savings account provider, experienced a data breach affecting 3.4 million members.
- The breach occurred due to unauthorized access to HealthEquity's systems, potentially exposing members' personal and financial information.
- The company is working with law enforcement and has implemented additional security measures to protect its customers.

2. Congressional Scrutiny of the VA and Oracle Flo App:
- The U.S. Congress is intensifying its investigation into the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its partnership with Oracle Flo, a mobile health app.
- Lawmakers are concerned about the app's data privacy and security practices, as well as the VA's procurement process and oversight of the partnership.
- The scrutiny highlights the growing importance of data privacy and security in the healthcare technology sector.

3. Funding Rounds and Acquisitions in the Healthcare Technology Sector:
- Several healthcare technology companies have recently secured significant funding rounds, including Clarapath, CoachCare, and Avasure.
- Flo, a women's health app, has achieved unicorn status, reaching a valuation of over $1 billion.
- These investments and acquisitions demonstrate the continued growth and investor interest in the healthcare technology industry.

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