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Understanding the Change Healthcare Cyberattack: Implications for Providers
In recent weeks, the healthcare industry has been rocked by a significant cybersecurity attack on Change Healthcare, dubbed CHOPD (Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption). The repercussions of this attack have impacted millions of providers, clients, and insurers alike. In this article, we’ll delve into: 1) The details of what happened, 2) Explore its implications for…
What You Need to Know About the Improving Health Information Technology Act
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions unanimously passed the Improving Health Information Technology Act in early 2016, and the act now awaits a full senate hearing.1 Given that all Republicans and Democrats on the committee agreed that the legislation should be approved, it is likely to also be approved by the senate….
3 Healthcare Trends to Watch in 2018
The healthcare industry is in a constant state of flux. Ever-changing regulations, procedures and commercial demands make it difficult for healthcare providers to stay up to speed. Here are three healthcare trends that providers should keep an eye on in 2018. 1. Cost of Care Reductions Medical insurance providers are pushing hard to reduce treatment…
Epic Systems Corporation Accused Of Fraud
Epic Systems Corporation a leading EHR system provider, is facing a lawsuit that alleges its system fraudulently bills Medicare and Medicaid more than it should for anesthesia services.1 The lawsuit was initiated by Geraldine Petrowski, a former employee of WakeMed Health in Raleigh, North Carolina, under the False Claims Act. The terms of the act…
Key Differences of Medicare and Medicaid
There are many key differences of Medicare and Medicaid, but both of these government programs are designed to help people offset health care costs. Both programs were created in 1965 by the federal government and are funded tax revenue. It’s easy to confuse Medicare and Medicaid if you’re unfamiliar with the programs—the names do sound…