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Regulators Warn Against Improper Billing of Medicare Recipients
Regulation // November 01, 2024

Two federal agencies warned healthcare providers, Medicare Advantage plans and debt collectors not to improperly bill Qualified Medicare Beneficiary recipients (QMBs), who generally cannot be billed for cost-sharing by healthcare providers who accept Medicare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Advance Payments Program Focused on Change Healthcare Cyberattack to End
Healthcare // June 17, 2024

A federal program that addressed Medicare funding issues arising from the February cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare will conclude on July 12. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Visa Canada Appoints Sam Fuda to Head Commercial and Money Movement
Personnel // September 12, 2023

Visa Canada has announced the appointment of Sam Fuda as the new vice president, head of commercial and money movement (CMS), Canada. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

US Agency Taps APIs To Drive Digital Medical Records Transformation
Healthcare // July 02, 2021

The U.S. is launching rules to drive digital transformation through open application programming interfaces (APIs), a move that could fuel new digital medical services and applications, Venture Beat reported on Thursday (July 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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The White House Startup That’s Taking On Healthcare Payments

November 01, 2019
Though the launch of Healthcare.gov is likely a dim, distant memory for most people, at the time, it was front-page news — and not for a good reason. The site, tasked with enrolling people in the newly passed Affordable Care Act (ACA), was by all accounts poorly designed. That is putting mildly. For those interested […]

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Musk’s DOGE Reportedly Digging Into Medicare Payment System

February 05, 2025
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has reportedly gained access to Medicare’s payment system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Regulators Warn Against Improper Billing of Medicare Recipients

November 01, 2024
Two federal agencies warned healthcare providers, Medicare Advantage plans and debt collectors not to improperly bill Qualified Medicare Beneficiary recipients (QMBs), who generally cannot be billed for cost-sharing by healthcare...

Advance Payments Program Focused on Change Healthcare Cyberattack to End

June 17, 2024
A federal program that addressed Medicare funding issues arising from the February cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare will conclude on July 12. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Visa Canada Appoints Sam Fuda to Head Commercial and Money Movement

September 12, 2023
Visa Canada has announced the appointment of Sam Fuda as the new vice president, head of commercial and money movement (CMS), Canada. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...