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Week of Oct. 9
Cybersecurity starts with you: Recognizing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Oct. 9, 2026
During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the AMA is highlighting resources that can help physicians and other healthcare professionals strengthen their cybersecurity knowledge and better protect their organizations and patients.
Senate passes bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act
- Oct. 9, 2026
- The bill would update cybersecurity standards, recognize security investments, strengthen federal coordination, provide rural cybersecurity guidance and technical assistance, and improve reporting standards.
View the Oct. 9 issue
Week of Oct. 2
AMA analysis: PBM market concentration continues to rise
Oct. 2, 2026
A new AMA Policy Research Perspective (PDF) on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) markets finds that the four largest PBMs had a 75% share of the national PBM market in 2024—up significantly from 70% in 2022. Ninety-four percent of markets were highly concentrated, up from 82%. Further, significant vertical integration was found as each of the 10 largest PBMs shared ownership with health insurers.
Wellbeing First Champion Challenge Program makes it safer for more than 4.1 million health workers to access mental health care
- Oct. 2, 2026
- More than 4.1 million health workers now have a safer, confidential path to accessing care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders, according to the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation.
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