MedCity News July 28, 2024
Greg Surla

While hospitals have contingency plans for events like power outages and extreme weather — backup generators, secondary chillers, and fiber for internet coverage — they can typically neglect vulnerabilities in the revenue cycle. Here are five proactive measures for hospitals and revenue cycle management/clearing house partners.

The events of the first half of 2024 highlighted a crucial lesson. No health system is immune to cyberattacks. These attacks impact patient care and can lead to significant financial consequences, including class action lawsuits and fines from HIPAA and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

However, one often overlooked impact of a cyberattack is its effect on the revenue cycle. A recent study by the American Hospital Association revealed that a cybersecurity...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: Health System / Hospital, Provider, RCM (Revenue Cycle Mgmt), Technology
How Donald Trump’s return affects hospitals: Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and tariffs
The Future of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in Healthcare: 4 Key Trends to Watch in 2025
NHS trusts warned that ‘legacy debt’ could pose patient safety risk
Wearable Devices Can Predict IBD Flare-Ups Weeks in Advance, Mount Sinai Study Finds
Intermountain Health announces top quality officer, and more | MED MOVES

Share This Article