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HHS sends letter to healthcare leaders on Change cyberattack
The American Hospital Association said it welcomes a letter from the Department of Health and Human Services calling on UnitedHealth Group for increased transparency about the Change Healthcare’s cybersecurity attack and urging UHG to step up payments …
Keeping up with the pace of technological change
ORLANDO – Keeping up with the pace of change of technology is a challenge for health systems, said digital information officers speaking during the Executive Summit at HIMSS24.
While the pace has changed, the financing for technology has lagged, accord…
Change expects to start testing and restoring service on March 18
UnitedHealth Group said it expects to begin testing and reestablish connectivity to its claims network and software on Monday, March 18, restoring service through that week.
All major pharmacy claims and payment systems are back up and functioning, UH…
Philips to showcase the Silent Patient Room at HIMSS24
Philips is partnering with high tech manufacturers for a Silent Patient Room, especially in the ICU, and will demonstrate the new technology at HIMSS24.
For an ICU to be silent, there has to be interoperable device integration and that’s not an easy th…
In fiery address, Biden announces plan to extend prescription drug program
In a fiery, campaign-style State of the Union Address last night, President Joe Biden proposed lowering prescription drug discounts beyond the Medicare program.
Biden wants to extend the current insulin cap of $35 a month for Medicare beneficiaries to …
Spending bill gives physicians 1.68% pay increase but overall decrease remains
A House bill that passed on Wednesday importantly would lessen the cut to physician payment.
A 3.34% physician payment reduction began January 1. The legislation proposes a prospective increase of 1.68% to Medicare physician reimbursement effective M…
How generative AI can revolutionize clinician experiences
As CEO of health IT company Augmedix, Manny Krakaris knows how much AI can benefit clinicians. He also knows its current limitations.
“AI’s been overhyped,” Krakaris said of recent buzz around generative AI. “Technology can do the heavy lifting but it …
HHS response to cash flow concerns from Change cyberattack inadequate, providers say
The Department of Health and Human Services is offering flexibilities to hospitals, physicians, pharmacies and other stakeholders to help ease cash flow concerns caused by the Change Healthcare cyberattack and resulting disruption of services.
Provider…
UnitedHealth reportedly pays $22M ransomware
UnitedHealth Group paid $22 million to recover access to data and systems encrypted by the Blackcat ransomware gang, according to Reuters.
Hospital smart rooms take the pressure off of bedside nurses
Hospital smart rooms take the pressure off of nurses doing tasks at bedside that can be done virtually.
The technologies that make up a smart room – remote patient monitoring, virtual care, computer vision technology and a BioIntelliSense button to mea…
