The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 13 released additional information on the Medicare accelerated and advance payments that hospitals, physicians and others impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack may apply for through their Medicare Administrative Contractors. According to CMS, the MACs aim to review requests and notify most providers/suppliers of the outcome of their request within five business days of receipt. 

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