The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have teamed up to launch HealthyCompetition.gov, a user-friendly online platform designed to facilitate reporting of potentially unfair and anticompetitive practices within the healthcare sector. Purpose: HealthCompetition.gov addresses anticompetitive behaviors within healthcare markets. Its overarching goal…
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The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare has profoundly affected physicians across the United States, as revealed by insights from an informal American Medical Association (AMA) survey. Here are the notable findings: Service Disruptions: A substantial majority, accounting for over 77% of respondents, reported experiencing service disruptions since February…
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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…
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The 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…
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On 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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