[ad_1] The U.S. is headed for “a lot of unnecessary loss of life,” the Biden administration says, if Congress fails to provide billions more dollars to brace for […]
Ransomware spurs weeks, months of IT downtime
[ad_1] Hospitals have been hit by massive ransomware attacks in recent years, curtailing access to patient data systems and forcing staff onto so-called “downtime procedures.” But many hospitals […]
FBI blocked planned cyberattack on children’s hospital
[ad_1] The FBI thwarted a planned cyberattack on a children’s hospital in Boston that was to have been carried out by hackers sponsored by the Iranian government, FBI […]
CareMax acquires Steward Health Care System’s value-based Medicare business
[ad_1] CareMax, a tech-enabled, value-based care company for seniors, acquired the Medicare value-based care business of Steward Health Care System for a combination of $25 million in cash […]
Hospitals’ disaster plans aren’t adequate prep for ransomware attacks, experts say
[ad_1] Hospitals have been hit by massive ransomware attacks in recent years, curtailing access to patient data systems and forcing staff onto so-called “downtime procedures.” But many hospitals […]
UHS taking sole ownership of George Washington University Hospital
[ad_1] Universal Health Services will assume full ownership of George Washington University Hospital, the for-profit health system announced Saturday. A Universal Health Services subsidiary and George Washington University […]
HHS establishes environmental justice office
[ad_1] The Biden administration established a U.S Department of Health and Human Services office Tuesday to address environmental health issues facing underserved communities. The Office of Environmental Justice […]
Highmark Health’s insurance revenue offsets its Q1 provider losses
[ad_1] Highmark Health’s insurance revenue in the first quarter buoyed the integrated health system amid steep investment losses, stagnant patient revenue and rising labor and supply costs. Pittsburgh-based […]
Inspectors ask for authority to go after more COVID fraud
[ad_1] Inspectors general need more authority to go after fraud in the COVID-19 relief programs, the independent committee overseeing federal pandemic relief spending said Tuesday. The agencies watchdogs’ […]
Advocate Aurora/Atrium merger to-do list: culture, communication and control
[ad_1] The 2018 integration between Downers Grove, Illinois-based Advocate Health Care and Milwaukee-based Aurora Health Care went well, which is a good sign going forward, said Paul Keckley, […]