Change Healthcare’s drawn-out recovery catches flak from cyber experts
At least 100 services remain offline four weeks after the UnitedHealth Group detected an intrusion in its medical claims clearinghouse. Experts say the impacts are unprecedented.
Hospitals could face revenue hit if insurers play hardball over MA: report
Insurers could increase claims denials and engage in aggressive contract negotiations with hospitals as profitability in the popular plans declines.
Walgreens’ VillageMD sells 11 locations in Rhode Island
The sale comes as the pharmacy chain culls VillageMD locations, including clinics in Florida and Illinois.
Consumers more discerning about health data sharing: survey
While respondents were largely willing to share their data, consumers have become pickier about who they’ll offer their information to, according to a Rock Health survey.
CMS launches model to increase primary care investment in Medicare
Value-based care and physician interest groups said the model should create a more stable cash flow for providers.
Bon Secours Mercy Health names new CFO
Travis Crum, currently senior vice president of finance, will assume the CFO role in the summer. He replaces Debbie Bloomfield, who is set to retire at the end of the year.
Steward’s legal battles offer insight into pattern of mismanagement
The health system has been hit with at least 35 lawsuits in the last year alleging issues ranging from unpaid bills and falsified checks to doctor kickback schemes.
Elevance to buy Kroger’s specialty pharmacy
Major pharmacy benefit managers continue to double down on specialty as a reliable source of business amid a growing crop of pharmacy upstarts.
MedPAC’s physician pay recommendations insufficient, provider groups say
The Medicare Advisory Payment Commission also suggests tying the rate of physician payment increases to the Medicare Economic Index — a move some industry groups support.
Change cyberattack could damage credit at small providers: Fitch
Smaller companies may already have worse credit ratings and could struggle with cash flow disruptions caused by the outage.