Department Of Health And Human Services news and trends

HHS Launches HIPAA Rules-Focused Investigation of UnitedHealth Group Cyberattack
Cybersecurity // March 13, 2024

An office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has opened an investigation into the cyberattack that is impacting the UnitedHealth Group (UHG) subsidiary, Change Healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

White House Wants UnitedHealth to Expedite Payments Following Hack
Healthcare // March 10, 2024

The White House wants UnitedHealth Group to speed payments to healthcare providers following a recent cyberattack. 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...

US Government Expedites Payments to Hospitals Affected by United Breach
Healthcare // March 06, 2024

In response to a cybersecurity breach that has disrupted the U.S. healthcare system, the federal government has taken action to support hospitals and healthcare providers impacted by a hack at UnitedHealth Group’s technology unit, Change Healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Less US Cannabis Restrictions Could Ease Sector’s Fragmented Payments System
Regulation // August 30, 2023

In a significant development for the cannabis industry, U.S. health officials have recommended easing restrictions on cannabis and reclassifying it as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. The move could open the door to more cohesive payments systems in the sector. Get...

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HHS Launches HIPAA Rules-Focused Investigation of UnitedHealth Group Cyberattack

March 13, 2024
An office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has opened an investigation into the cyberattack that is impacting the UnitedHealth Group (UHG) subsidiary, Change Healthcare. 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 […]

White House Wants UnitedHealth to Expedite Payments Following Hack

March 10, 2024
The White House wants UnitedHealth Group to speed payments to healthcare providers following a recent cyberattack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

US Government Expedites Payments to Hospitals Affected by United Breach

March 06, 2024
In response to a cybersecurity breach that has disrupted the U.S. healthcare system, the federal government has taken action to support hospitals and healthcare providers impacted by a hack at...

Less US Cannabis Restrictions Could Ease Sector’s Fragmented Payments System

August 30, 2023
In a significant development for the cannabis industry, U.S. health officials have recommended easing restrictions on cannabis and reclassifying it as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act....