Radiology Business February 29, 2024
Marty Stempniak

The Change Healthcare cyberattack is having an “alarming” impact on physician practices, advocates warned Health and Human Services on Wednesday.

Since the issue first arose on Feb. 21, providers in radiology and other specialties have experienced “substantial” billing and cash flow disruptions and limited electronic remittance advice from health plans. The Medical Group Management Association is imploring HHS to help mitigate these issues and prevent practices from having to take “drastic actions” to remain in operation.

“It is imperative that all Change Healthcare operations be safely reestablished as quickly as possible,” Anders Gilberg senior VP of government affairs for MGMA, wrote to the secretary of Health and Human Services Feb. 28. “While the full extent of the cyberattack and a...

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