HHS voluntarily withdrew its appeal to a court ruling that found the department overstepped its authority when it issued guidance blocking providers from using some third-party web tracking technologies, according to a Thursday (Aug. 29) Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals filing. The plaintiffs, which include the American Hospital Association and other hospital groups, and the defendants consented to the withdrawal. Both sides will also bear their own costs, the filing says . AHA said it’s pleased by HHS’ decision to...