Healthcare Cybersecurity is critical for safeguarding patient data, maintaining operational continuity, and ensuring patient safety. Best Practices to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare: Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and gaps in security measures. Prioritize and allocate resources effectively based on the assessment results. System Updates and Patches: Keep all systems and software up to date. Regularly…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recognizes the impact that the cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Change Healthcare/Optum in late February (the Incident) has had on health care operations across the country. CMS is in frequent communication with UnitedHealth Group and Change/Optum and will…
Read MoreOn April 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Rate Announcement for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug (Part D) Programs that updates payment policies for these programs and ensures payment accuracy. The Rate Announcement complements policies in the CY 2025 MA…
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