Cybersecurity

The ripple effects continue, as oncology practices have seen delays in processing claims and authorizations, as well as filling prescriptions for cancer patients.

Mary Mayhew says hospitals in the Sunshine State are losing hundreds of millions of dollars each week.

Hospitals are facing ‘a financial cliff’ from the attack on the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary. Officials warn the crisis threatens the solvency of some providers.

UnitedHealth Group created a temporary assistance fund, but the American Hospital Association says it comes with too many strings. Providers also say they want more communication.

The HIMSS annual survey finds most organizations are planning to spend more to protect their systems. But systems are struggling to recruit and retain cybersecurity staff.

Groups are seeing difficulties with billing, insurance approvals, and prescriptions, the Medical Group Management Association says. It’s creating extra work and cash flow issues.

The company says a ransomware group known as ALPHV Blackcat is claiming responsibility. The group has repeatedly targeted healthcare organizations, officials say.

Change’s systems are still down, and health systems are having difficulty processing claims and checking the insurance eligibility of patients, the American Hospital Association says.

Change Healthcare is grappling with a cybersecurity incident. Change, which is part of Optum, provides healthcare technology services to hospitals. Health systems are worried about potential ripple effects.

Lurie’s Children Hospital in Chicago has been dealing with a cyberattack for more than a week, and key systems remain offline.

Days after disclosing the attack, Lurie Children’s Hospital says key systems remain offline. The hospital says it is continuing to care for patients.

ECRI, the patient safety organization, released its annual list of 10 technology trouble spots. Marcus Schabacker, CEO of ECRI, talks with us about taking steps to protect patients.

The healthcare industry spent nearly $83 billion more on functions such as prior authorization requests and other functions, according to the new CAQH Index.

Health EC, a population health company, disclosed the breach in late December. It has affected a number of providers, including Corewell Health in Michigan, officials say.

Hundreds of cyberattacks took place over the past year, and some affected millions of Americans.

Scores of healthcare organizations suffered breaches and demands for ransom over the past year, and cybersecurity experts urge executives to be very engaged in protecting their systems.

The number of people affected by breaches appears to be an all-time high. John Riggi, cybersecurity advisor for the American Hospital Association, talks about trends in attacks, threats to patients and the AI arms race.

Health systems welcome more funding and support, but they're not happy about the potential of penalties for breaches.

The attack disrupted operations at hospitals in several states. Ardent says it has restored its electronic health records.

Michael Hamilton, founder and chief information security officer of Critical Insight, talks about trends in attacks and emerging threats in the coming year.

Ardent Health Services says patient care is continuing but some surgeries have been postponed. Some hospitals diverted ambulances to other facilities.

Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced the proposal this week, and pledged $500 million for health systems to upgrade their technology.

The number is already 60% higher than in 2022, federal officials say. Most of the breaches came from cyberattacks.

The Westchester Medical Center Health Network temporarily diverted ambulances over the weekend. Some stroke patients are still being sent to other facilities.

The Westchester Medical Center Health Network says two hospitals and a nursing home are affected. The system announced plans to take down IT systems and temporarily divert some patients.