Healthcare Payments

UnitedHealth Reports Processing Issues at Change Healthcare

UnitedHealth Reports Processing Issues at Change Healthcare
UnitedHealth Reports Processing Issues at Change Healthcare
April 18, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Change Healthcare’s troubles are apparently not over. The company, which is owned by UnitedHealth, said Thursday (April 18) it had fixed an issue that had hindered...

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UnitedHealth Takes $872 Million Hit From Ransomware Attack
UnitedHealth Takes $872 Million Hit From Ransomware Attack
April 16, 2024  |  Earnings

The recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit cost the company $872 million. Speaking during an earnings call Tuesday (April 16), CEO Andrew Witty said a bulk of that...

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CFPB Supports Connecticut Bill to Limit Reporting of Medical Debt
CFPB Supports Connecticut Bill to Limit Reporting of Medical Debt
April 15, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has written a letter in support of a Connecticut bill that would prohibit healthcare providers in the state from reporting medical debt...

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Zelis Debuts In-Network Pricing Tool for Health Plans
Zelis Debuts In-Network Pricing Tool for Health Plans
March 26, 2024  |  Healthcare

Healthcare technology firm Zelis has introduced an in-network pricing/contract modeling service for health plans. “The addition of this solution further solidifies the company’s position to help health...

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Senate Bill Aims to Incentivize Cybersecurity in Healthcare Industry
Senate Bill Aims to Incentivize Cybersecurity in Healthcare Industry
March 25, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Proposed federal legislation would accelerate Medicare payments to healthcare providers that have suffered a cyberattack, if they and their vendors meet minimum cybersecurity standards. This...

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Regions Bank Launches Programs to Promote Financial Literacy
Regions Bank Launches Programs to Promote Financial Literacy
March 25, 2024  |  Banking

Regions Bank is launching education programs to coincide with Financial Literacy Month in April. The effort, announced in a Monday (March 25) press release, will include online seminars,...

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UnitedHealth Tackles $14 Billion Claims Backlog From Cyberattack
UnitedHealth Tackles $14 Billion Claims Backlog From Cyberattack
March 24, 2024  |  Healthcare

Change Healthcare will begin processing more than $14 billion in claims following last month’s cyberattack. UnitedHealth Group (UHG), Change’s parent company, said on its website...

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Zelis and Availity Partner to Streamline Healthcare Payments
Zelis and Availity Partner to Streamline Healthcare Payments
March 21, 2024  |  Partnerships

Zelis and Availity have partnered to streamline the end-to-end process between healthcare payers and providers. This new strategic alliance will cover everything from administrative workflows through payments, the...

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