- Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (UHG) technology company, suffered a ransomware attack, disrupting provider access to payer reimbursements.
- In response to financial strains on hospitals and medical practices caused by the attack, Change Healthcare is offering a temporary loan program to aid doctors until the systems are restored.
- The cyberattack, initially affecting pharmacy operations, has broadened its impact across various healthcare providers, highlighting the vulnerability of the interconnected health system.
- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are encouraging expedited payments to providers by relaxing prior authorization and timely filing requirements. Facilities are also urged to submit accelerated payment requests.
Change Healthcare Cyberattack Chaos Continues as Temporary Loans for Providers Start (Medscape)
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