HHS issues guide to health plan resources for providers impacted by Change Healthcare cyberattack
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week released a guide to health plan resources for health care providers impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack, including health plan contact information, noting in an accompanying letter that many providers continue to face significant disruptions as a result of the cyberattack or difficulty getting information from health plans about prospective payments and other flexibilities. The letter also encourages providers to review HHS’ voluntary cybersecurity performance goals.
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