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Healthcare Attack: DNC Launches Mobile Billboard Against Trump in Super Tuesday States

Greensboro, NC – The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has taken a bold step in its efforts to challenge former President Trump’s policies by launching a mobile billboard that will be on display in North Carolina and Virginia. The billboard sends a clear message that Trump’s potential reelection could have serious consequences for healthcare in the United States. The mobile billboard features striking messages that highlight the potential impact of a second Trump term, including the …

Healthcare Executive Transitions to Venture Capital to Lead Transformation of Summa Health System into For-Profit Organization with Tech Solutions and Innovations

Salt Lake City, Utah – Once a prominent figure in the healthcare industry, Dr. Marc Harrison made an unconventional career move by joining venture firm General Catalyst in late 2022. With a background in leading medical systems, including a recent stint as CEO of Intermountain Healthcare in Utah, Harrison now spearheads a unique venture to transform Summa Health, a nonprofit health system in northeast Ohio. Under the new ownership of General Catalyst, Summa Health is …

Cyberattack Forces Change Healthcare to Offer Temporary Loan Program for Health Care Providers

Hastings on Hudson, New York – Change Healthcare, a major health insurance IT company, has recently been the target of a disruptive cyberattack that has caused financial distress for numerous healthcare providers. As a response to this crisis, the company has introduced a temporary loan program aimed at assisting those affected by the outage in getting their finances back on track. Analysts estimate that healthcare providers are losing millions of dollars per day due to …

Cyberattack Continues to Disrupt Healthcare Billing Across the US

Washington, D.C. – Following a cyberattack that disrupted insurance processing at pharmacies nationwide, healthcare professionals in Maryland and New York are still grappling with the aftermath, impacting their businesses and potentially diminishing their revenue. Psychotherapist Raeya Disney from Maryland expressed concerns about the billing outage potentially forcing her to give up her office space. With manual billing now in place, she remains hopeful of receiving payments to sustain her practice. Allergist Purvi Parikh, based in …

Healthcare Package Negotiations Stalled as Lawmakers Focus on Extender Policies and Funding for Community Health Centers

Washington, DC – Lawmakers in Washington are facing challenges in negotiating a health care package aimed at addressing price transparency and lowering drug costs. Talks have stalled amidst a larger stalemate over government funding, leading to the consideration of a smaller, more focused bill. The revised bill is expected to exclude many of the previously proposed health care initiatives, including measures to enhance price transparency, regulate pharmacy benefit managers, and curb certain billing practices for …

Cyberattack Paralyzes U.S. Pharmacies Linked to UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare Incident

Atlanta, Georgia – U.S. pharmacies are facing significant challenges after a cyberattack hit UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare. This attack has exposed vulnerabilities in the healthcare industry’s digital infrastructure, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. The incident has caused major disruptions to pharmacy operations, affecting the delivery of crucial medications and healthcare services to patients across the country. The cyberattack at UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare has raised concerns about the security of sensitive patient information stored …

Maternal Mortality Crisis: Virginia Faces Soaring Rates and Racial Disparities in Healthcare

Richmond, Virginia – Virginia has seen a concerning increase in maternal mortality rates from 2020 to 2021, with the overall rate rising from 18 to 47.1 deaths per 100,000 live births. The disparity is even more pronounced for Black women, whose rates have doubled to 96.7 deaths per 100,000 live births compared to their white counterparts. This rise underscores the urgent need to address systemic issues affecting maternal health outcomes in the state. Unconscious bias …

Cybersecurity Threat Causes Change Healthcare Systems to Stay Offline for Fourth Day

MINNETONKA, Minnesota – Change Healthcare is currently facing disruptions in its systems for the fourth consecutive day following a cybersecurity breach disclosed by parent company UnitedHealth Group earlier this week. UnitedHealth Group, the largest healthcare company in the U.S. by market capitalization, owns Optum, a healthcare provider that merged with Change Healthcare in 2022. Optum serves over 100 million patients in the U.S., while Change Healthcare specializes in payment and revenue cycle management solutions. According …

Medicaid Cuts Threaten Survival of Poor Clinics: Struggle for Survival in Healthcare Sector

Albany, New York – As Medicaid funding continues to shrink, clinics that provide vital healthcare services to low-income individuals are facing a daunting challenge to survive. These clinics, often located in underserved communities, play a crucial role in delivering healthcare to those who may not have access to other medical services. In recent years, changes in Medicaid funding policies have forced many of these clinics to make difficult decisions regarding staffing, services, and operating hours. …

Healthcare Challenges in Rural Pennsylvania Addressed by State Policy Committee

Monongahela, Pennsylvania – The Pennsylvania Senate’s Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Sen. Scott Hutchinson, delved into the pressing issues surrounding rural healthcare during a recent meeting in Monongahela. The discussion, held at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital on February 14, aimed to address the unique challenges faced by rural communities in Pennsylvania. Senator Hutchinson emphasized the importance of finding sustainable solutions to enhance healthcare accessibility for residents in these areas. With approximately one-third of Pennsylvania’s …