Agency Makes Advance Payments Available to Part A Providers and Part B Suppliers Experiencing Claims Disruptions Following Cyberattack on Change Healthcare

Agency Makes Advance Payments Available to Part A Providers and Part B Suppliers Experiencing Claims Disruptions Following Cyberattack on Change Healthcare

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expanded the range of health care providers eligible for advance payment under federal programs in response to a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a major medical payment clearinghouse owned by UnitedHealth Group (UHG). The move follows pressure from lawmakers and health care provider groups to alleviate disruptions caused by the attack. Initially, HHS… (Colocho, March 11, 2024) #Health Information Technology, #Hospitals, #Physicians, #Privacy, #Transparency