American Hospital Association April 15, 2024
The Change Healthcare cyberattack was a significant event that caught many off guard, said the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, reiterating the agency’s commitment to supporting impacted hospitals. Brooks-LaSure stated the Administration is listening to stakeholders and when possible, facilitating solutions, noting the importance of meeting the needs of providers.
In addition, Brooks-LaSure celebrated important improvements CMS made to promote greater transparency for prior authorization criteria. CMS took steps earlier this year finalizing new regulations to streamline and reduce burden associated with the prior authorization process in Medicare...