Category: Healthcare Finance News

Hospitals get extension of loan repayment in continuing resolution signed by President Trump

The American Hospital Association said it would continue to seek a permanent solution, including loan forgiveness. 

Walmart partners with Clover Health to offer Medicare Advantage plans in Georgia

This foray marks Walmart’s first steps into the insurance market and follows its recent moves to expand into the health space.
This foray marks Walmart’s first steps into the insurance market and follows its recent moves to expand into the health space.

DOJ charges 86 defendants with $4.5 billion in telehealth fraud

In total, hundreds were charged in $6 billion fraud takedown related to telehealth and substance abuse treatment facilities.

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

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The system’s dashboard has resulted in a rolling two-week forecast that has closely mirrored caseload to date.