Susan Morse

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MGMA asks HHS to help mitigate impact of Change’s cybersecurity attack

MGMA, the Medical Group Management Association, said it is getting alarming feedback about how physician practices have been impacted by the Change Healthcare cybersecurity attack.
Change confirmed today that ALPHV/Blackcat perpetrated the cybercrime.

DOJ is investigating UnitedHealth, says WSJ report

The Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Blackcat ransomware gang reportedly behind Change cyberattack

The Blackcat ransomware gang is behind the Change Healthcare cybersecurity attack last week that has affected prescription deliveries, according to Reuters.

CHS under investigation by DOJ

Community Health Systems is under investigation by the Department of Justice, the company revealed in a filing last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Change cybersecurity attack is a ‘threat-to-life’ crime, says AHA

Fallout from Wednesday’s cybersecurity attack on Change Healthcare continued into the weekend, with no reported end to the disruption to its own and other healthcare systems.
On Friday, AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack called such cyberattacks, “thre…

Mercyhealth’s revenue cycle benefitted from putting staffers in the right roles

Kimberly Scaccia of Mercyhealth Systems, has focused on her staff since she took on the position as vice president for Revenue Cycle at the health system in March 2020, just as the pandemic was taking hold.
COVID-19 meant sending staff home to work whi…

Hospitals affected by Change cyberattack advised to disconnect from Optum

All healthcare organizations that were disrupted or potentially exposed to Change Healthcare’s cybersecurity incident have been advised to disconnect from Optum.
The American Hospital Association sent out the cybersecurity advisory on Thursday.

Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack

Change Healthcare is experiencing a cyberattack from an outside threat and its experts are working to address the matter, according to a statement from the company. 

Healthcare affordability is a top voter issue in the 2024 presidential election

Healthcare affordability, along with inflation, are the top issues voters would like the presidential candidates to discuss heading into the 2024 election, according to a new KFF tracking poll.

Impact Advisors joins Epic’s new Rev Cycle Partners Program 

Epic’s new Rev Cycle Partners Program has added Impact Advisors, a healthcare management consulting firm.
The partnership program is designed to help healthcare organizations optimize their use of Epic to improve revenue cycle outcomes. 
Impact Advisor…