Change Healthcare Update: A Path Forward As we navigate through the challenges presented by the ongoing service outage, we want to provide a Change Healthcare update to our valued clients [...]
RansomHub and Change Healthcare
Weeks after Change Healthcare apparently paid the BlackCat ransomware gang a $22 million ransom to get back access to its encrypted data, another cybercriminal group called RansomHub claims to be trying to sell the 4TB of data. RansomHub’s April 16th message states that the data for “tens of insurance companies” contains Personal Identifiable Information (PII) such as addresses,
Exploring the Best Alternatives to ZocDoc and PatientPop for Your Practice
Choosing the right digital platform for your medical practice is crucial in today's technology-driven world. With options like ZocDoc and PatientPop available, it's important to consider the aspects of functionality, [...]
Small Practice Cybersecurity
After the Change Healthcare cyberattack, you may be wondering, “How can I protect my small practice from a cybersecurity incident?” Unfortunately, a lot of providers and facilities fail to install proper cybersecurity software and infrastructure, or fall behind in maintaining it. Even more often, we hear practice owners say, “My healthcare practice is small,
Addressing Change Healthcare Cyberattack: Webinar Replay
In the wake of the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, many providers find themselves navigating uncertain waters. We conducted a collaborative discussion between Microwize and affected providers, offering a deep [...]
FAQ on the Change Healthcare Outage: What Providers Need to Know
What Happened? On February 20th, 2024, Optum, Inc. reported a cybersecurity breach causing significant network disruptions to its Change Healthcare clearinghouse services. This issue led to an immediate shutdown of [...]
Change Healthcare Outage: Cybersecurity
This week, Optum, Inc. identified an issue with its Change Healthcare services, an outage that left "some applications" unavailable. This quickly escalated to "enterprise-wide connectivity issues" and a network interruption, which [...]
Capital Health Cyberattack: A Lesson in Healthcare Cybersecurity
The recent cyberattack on Capital Health, which potentially exposed patients' sensitive information, has brought to light once again the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures within the healthcare industry. This [...]
The Importance of Revenue Cycle Management in Healthcare
In the world of healthcare business, one term you'll frequently encounter is Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), commonly referred to as medical billing services. It's vital for your practice's financial health. But [...]
Professional Medical Billing Services in NJ
Medical billing is a crucial aspect of any healthcare practice. It ensures that the practice receives timely and accurate payments for the services it provides. However, medical billing can be [...]