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Change Healthcare cyberattack
Small, financially struggling providers at risk from Change cyberattack: Moody’s
Larger providers, however, aren’t immune from cash flow challenges, especially if UnitedHealth Group is unable to restore systems by mid-March.
By Emily Olsen • March 11, 2024 -
Change Healthcare cyberattack
Change says its largest claims clearinghouses coming back online
More than $14 billion in claims have been prepared for processing and will start flowing soon, the technology firm said Friday.
By Emily Olsen • Updated March 25, 2024 -
Trendline
Artificial intelligence
Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow.
By Healthcare Dive staff -
Q&A
How healthcare organizations should prepare for generative AI
Michael McCallen, managing director in Deloitte’s Health Care Strategy practice, explains why a governance structure is key to successful adoption of artificial intelligence.
By Emily Olsen • March 7, 2024 -
Change Healthcare cyberattack
Change Healthcare faces potential class action as lawsuits rack up
At least six cases seeking class-action status were filed since the cyberattack, alleging the technology firm didn’t have reasonable cybersecurity measures in place.
By Emily Olsen • March 7, 2024 -
UMass Memorial, Google Cloud partner to connect patients with cardiometabolic drugs
The central Massachusetts nonprofit aims to improve population health, but its partnership with Google on data management and AI could also lower costs.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 6, 2024 -
Change Healthcare cyberattack
CMS rolls out provider flexibilities amid fallout from Change cyberattack
Provider groups argued the government should go further to financially bolster providers during the outage at Change Healthcare.
By Emily Olsen • March 5, 2024 -
Change Healthcare cyberattack
Provider groups urge HHS, Congress to mitigate damage from Change cyberattack
The American Hospital Association and the American Medical Association pushed the federal government to offer more financial support as the Change outage limits providers’ ability to receive payment.
By Emily Olsen • March 5, 2024 -
Change Healthcare cyberattack
AlphV’s hit on Change Healthcare strikes a sour note for defenders
The ransomware group didn’t just regroup quickly after a law enforcement takedown. It carried out the worst attack on U.S. infrastructure to date, according to experts.
By Matt Kapko • March 4, 2024 -
Change Healthcare cyberattack
UnitedHealth stands up provider financial assistance after Change cyberattack
Providers said the assistance isn’t enough to overcome the financial strain caused by the systems outage at Change Healthcare, which has lasted for about two weeks.
By Emily Olsen • March 4, 2024 -
Sponsored by Nuance
In healthcare, build trust through innovation with generative AI
Learn what to look for when selecting new technology that patients and healthcare workers, alike, can count on.
March 4, 2024 -
Change Healthcare cyberattack
Change Healthcare cyberattack having ‘far-reaching’ effects on providers
Providers said the outage at the UnitedHealth-owned technology company has affected billing, eligibility checks, prior authorization requests and prescription fulfillment.
By Emily Olsen , Susanna Vogel • March 1, 2024 -
Three-quarters of health professionals project widespread AI adoption: survey
The survey from Berkeley Research Group comes as the federal government mulls how to best regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare.
By Sydney Halleman • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Veradigm to delist after missing Nasdaq deadline
The healthcare IT company said trading of its shares will be suspended after it failed to comply with financial reporting requirements.
By Emily Olsen • Updated Feb. 28, 2024 -
R1 RCM receives takeover offer from New Mountain
The private equity firm’s offer represents a sizable premium on R1’s stock, but could be undervaluing the company, analysts said.
By Rebecca Pifer • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Sponsored by Nuance
4 steps for successful implementation of AI-powered technology in healthcare
Learn about four things to consider for successful implementation of ACI within a health system.
Feb. 26, 2024 -
Change Healthcare cyberattack
UnitedHealth suspects ‘nation-state’ behind Change cyberattack
Pharmacies and providers nationwide are struggling to process prescriptions following the attack, while the American Hospital Association is recommending hospitals disconnect from affected UnitedHealth systems.
By Rebecca Pifer • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Change Healthcare cyberattack
Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack
The UnitedHealth-owned healthcare technology company disconnected its systems after detecting an “outside threat,” according to a status update page.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 22, 2024 -
DarioHealth acquires fellow digital health firm Twill
The deal, which Dario says will boost revenue and speed profitability, comes as the digital health sector could see increased M&A activity this year.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Amwell names new chief medical officer
The announcement comes a week after the telehealth vendor said it had reduced its headcount by roughly 10% since the end of 2023.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 22, 2024 -
HHS reaches second-ever ransomware settlement
A mental healthcare provider didn’t have sufficient protections in place before a ransomware attack exposed the protected health information of more than 14,000 people, according to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Teladoc still looking for tech investments, M&A amid operational review
The telehealth vendor is trimming expenses, but it could pursue deals with strategically or financially attractive companies.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Ukrainian national pleads guilty in Vermont hospital ransomware attack
The attack against the University of Vermont Medical Center in 2020 cost the hospital millions of dollars and limited operations for weeks.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Television screens in dental offices transform patient engagement and give patients something to smile about
Jefferson Dental uses UPshow CONNECT to eliminate stressful content, improve the patient experience, offer seamless branded messaging and turn screens into revenue-generating tools.
Feb. 20, 2024 -
Telehealth services during pandemic largely compliant with Medicare, OIG finds
The latest audit from the HHS’ Office of Inspector General comes as some Medicare flexibilities for telehealth are set to expire at the end of this year.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 16, 2024 -
House subcommittee grills VA, Oracle over pharmacy issues amid EHR rollout
Implementation of the new electronic health record has been rocky, with system reliability and safety concerns plaguing the Department of Veterans Affairs.
By Emily Olsen • Feb. 15, 2024