In the wake of the massive impact the Change Healthcare cyberattack is having on physician practices, the AMA is advocating at all levels to find workable solutions to allow practices to maintain financial stability and continue providing timely patient care.
Life after Change Healthcare cyberattack: Without payment for claims, physicians struggle to keep practices afloat
Survey results from the AMA demonstrate that the economic harm to practices and patient-care impact of the Change Healthcare cyber-attack sare ongoing. The AMA’s informal survey findings (PDF), released April 10, show the continuing, devastating impact of the Change Healthcare cyberattack, which threatens the viability of physician practices across the country, and, according to respondents, has serious implications for patient care. According to the survey, which was conducted from March 26 to April 3, restricted functionality since the cyberattack has resulted in: 36 percent of respondents reporting suspension in claim payment; 32 percent being unable to submit claims; and 22 percent being unable to verify eligibility for benefits. Practices of 10 or fewer physicians appear to be particularly hard…
