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Aetna may have received $25.5M in MA overpayments for 2015 and 2016, audit finds

Healthcare Dive

Medical records provided by the insurer didn’t support certain diagnosis codes, resulting in overpayments, according to an audit from the HHS’ Office of the Inspector General.

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Study: White Americans got disproportionate amount of healthcare dollars in 2016

Fierce Healthcare

Study: White Americans got disproportionate amount of healthcare dollars in 2016. Mon, 08/16/2021 - 16:12.

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Ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities cost $77.5B in downtime, report finds

Healthcare Dive

On average, organizations were shut down or unavailable to provide services for 14 days to due to ransomware attacks from 2016 through mid-October this year, according to cybersecurity research firm Comparitech.

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Unionized nursing homes more likely to report workplace injuries and accidents

Healthcare Dive

Only 40% of nursing homes nationwide complied with reporting requirements between 2016 and 2021, despite nursing homes being among the most dangerous workplaces in America, according to the Health Affairs study.

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Global digital health funding hits lowest level since 2016, report finds

Healthcare Dive

Digital health funding is flagging this year, with investments in the sector reaching only 40% of last year’s totals, according to CB Insights.

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LifeBridge Health Agrees to $9.5 Million Settlement to Resolve 2016 Data Breach Claims

HIPAA Journal

The breach investigation determined the initial intrusion occurred 18 months previously in September 2016. Million Settlement to Resolve 2016 Data Breach Claims appeared first on HIPAA Journal. A final approval hearing has been scheduled for October 26, 2022. Claims must be submitted by February 1, 2023.

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Task force reaffirms 2016 ruling on screening for genital herpes

Fierce Healthcare

Task force reaffirms 2016 ruling on screening for genital herpes fdiamond Fri, 02/10/2023 - 13:59

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