Politico April 15, 2024
AN EYE ON CYBERSECURITY — Both chambers of Congress are back in session today — with a heightened focus on cybersecurity in the wake of the recent attack on Change Healthcare that disrupted provider payments nationwide.
Here’s what the health team will be watching this week:
Cybersecurity: While the consequences of the Change Healthcare attack have wound down, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee continues to probe the issue with a hearing planned for Tuesday.
Hospitals have pushed back against cybersecurity mandates that HHS plans to roll out in the coming years. Witnesses include the American Hospital Association’s adviser for cybersecurity and risk, John Riggi. Also testifying are experts in health care cybersecurity.
Andrew Witty, CEO of UnitedHealth, which...