In total, hundreds were charged in $6 billion fraud takedown related to telehealth and substance abuse treatment facilities.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
So you’ve been hit with a ransomware attack. What now?
With criminals taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis, security experts show how health systems can respond to a cyber crisis at the same time.
Anthem settles 2015 cybersecurity breach for $39.5 million
This is the last open investigation related to the 2015 cyberattack that breached the PHI of close to 79 million people.
The business of health: Keeping the lights on through the pandemic and beyond
This special collection, which will be updated throughout the month, explores providers’ efforts to adjust to the new normal.
Having a unified sales platform is key for payers to navigate a remote open enrollment
Having a unified sales platform is key for payers to navigate a remote open enrollment
Independence Blue Cross and Signify Health launch community-based organization network in Philadelphia
Investing in the social determinants of health can lead to positive returns on investment and creates fewer hospital readmissions.
Modifiable health risks linked to more than $730 billion in U.S. healthcare costs
Costs were driven largely by modifiable risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, smoking and dietary risks.
Northwell website patterns predict COVID-19 caseload
The system’s dashboard has resulted in a rolling two-week forecast that has closely mirrored caseload to date.
How one mental health provider is using its own telehealth spinoff to boost virtual care
At Ohio-based Harbor, telemedicine services are up 564% compared with 2019. From March to August this year, the provider treated 15,259 patients via remote consult with help from its Lighthouse Telehealth subsidiary.
In chaotic debate, Trump, Biden clash on future of ACA, COVID-19 handling
Biden was largely successful in framing Trump as ineffective in both his handling of the virus and his lack of a plan to replace the ACA.
