News 3/6/24 – HIStalk
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Cybersecurity analysts surmise from underground forum chatter and evidence of a Bitcoin deposit that Change Healthcare may have paid a $24 million ransom to the BlackCat ransomware group on March 1.
They also…
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Monday Morning Update 3/4/24 – HIStalk
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Change Healthcare executives hint that the company’s ransomware-crippled data exchange systems could remain down for weeks, as the financial and operational impact on provides ripples throughout the industry.
Parent company UnitedHealth Group has…
EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 2/29/24 – HIStalk
Lots of folks around the virtual water cooler are talking about the ransomware attack that has brought Change Healthcare to its knees. In addition to negatively impacting financial transaction, the trickledown effects are preventing…
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MedCity Moves Podcast: Recent Hires, Layoffs & an Interview with Adam Petrich, Chief Medical Officer at QuantHealth – MedCity News
The MedCity Moves Podcast is back with another episode. During this month’s edition, Senior Reporter Katie Adams explores some of the executive appointments, promotions and exits occurring in the healthcare world over the past…
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‘Nation-State’ Cyberattack Hits Change Healthcare, Disrupting Pharmacy Services Across the Country – MedCity News
Pharmacy chains across the country are facing disruptions due to a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a Nashville-based company that processes patient payments for healthcare organizations.
Change Healthcare is owned by Optum, a subsidiary of insurance…
News 2/23/24 – HIStalk
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Change Healthcare disconnects its systems after detecting a cybersecurity issue early Wednesday that has since compromised the ability of military and retail pharmacies nationwide to process prescription payments through insurance. Athenahealth customers are…
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News 1/26/24 – HIStalk
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Humana shares dropped 16% on Thursday as the health insurer issued full-year earnings guidance that was half of Wall Street’s expectations.
The company, which primarily sells Medicare Advantage insurance, said that its medical expenses…
Healthcare’s Mega Mergers | Jefferson, LVHN’s $14B Alliance
Rapid mergers and acquisitions in healthcare redefine its landscape. December saw a flurry of deals among providers, payers, and tech firms. Jefferson Health and LVHN’s $14 billion merger, Cigna’s failed $140 billion deal with…
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News 12/6/23 – HIStalk
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CVS Health will use the name CVS Healthspire for its health services business that include Oak Street Health, Signify Health, MinuteClinic, Caremark, and its recently created biosimilar company Cordavis.
The company is following…
UnitedHealth AI algorithm, UpLift acquired Minded, VR module by Jolly Good, Artera Care Assist
🌟 Welcome to our latest video! Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of digital health. From groundbreaking AI advancements to innovative mental health platforms, join us as we explore the top stories in…
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