HITRUST Assessment Handbook v1.2 Updates Released

HITRUST has released version 1.2 of its Assessment Handbook, introducing updates to procedures for evidence generation, testing expectations, reporting, and inheritance eligibility. These changes will be enforced for assessments submitted on or after April 15, 2026.

HITRUST 2025 H2 Threat Analysis on AI Tactics and Assessments

HITRUST released its 2025 H2 Cyber Threat Adaptive Report, indicating that its e1, i1, and r2 assessments effectively mitigate top attack techniques, including AI-driven tactics. The report analyzed threat indicators, intelligence articles, and breaches, mapping data to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

AMA Survey on Trust in Health Information

A recent survey highlights that Americans continue to trust physicians and medical organizations, like the AMA, for health information, despite declining confidence in federal health agencies. The AMA emphasizes its commitment to providing accurate, evidence-based guidance to patients.

Physician AI Use Doubles, Confidence Grows Amid Skill Loss Concerns

The American Medical Association's latest survey reveals that 81% of physicians now use AI in their practices, a significant increase from 38% in 2023. While confidence in AI's clinical benefits grows, concerns persist regarding potential skill loss and patient interpretation of results without physician oversight.

MedPAC Recommends Medicare Physician Payment Increase

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommended that Congress increase Medicare physician payments by an additional 0.5 percent for 2027. The American Medical Association (AMA) welcomed the recommendation, highlighting the need for stable payments to protect patient access to care.

ISO 20022 Payments Standard Deadline Approaching

SWIFT has issued a notice reminding financial institutions that the ISO 20022 standard for cross-border payments will become mandatory on November 22, 2025, ending the coexistence period with older MT formats. Institutions must complete their migration and testing to avoid disruptions and potential charges.

ISO 20022: AI for Structured Postal Data Transition

SWIFT is providing an open-source AI solution to help financial institutions transition from unstructured to structured postal data for ISO 20022 payment messages. This is a mandatory change required by November 2026 to avoid message rejection and ensure data integrity for AML efforts.

ISO 20022 Becomes Standard for Cross-Border Payments

As of November 22, 2025, ISO 20022 is the mandatory standard for cross-border payments, replacing the MT message format. This change aims to enhance efficiency, data richness, and compliance for financial institutions worldwide, supporting G20 goals for international payments.

Accounting Standards Update 2025-08: Purchased Loans

The FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update 2025-08, amending Topic 326 (Credit Losses) concerning purchased loans. This update provides new guidance on accounting for credit losses on purchased loans, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025.

Accounting Standards Update 2025-09: Hedge Accounting Improvements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2025-09, which provides improvements to hedge accounting. This update aims to enhance the accounting for derivatives and hedging activities under Topic 815.