Hospital cyberattacks underscore growing financial and operational risks
As seen in two incidents over the past month and in a newly issued warning, cyberattacks are a relentless threat to hospitals and their communities. The South Carolina-based health system AnMed and Texas-based JPS Health experienced disruptions that included implementation of downtime procedures and patient-diversion protocols. And in recent days, the American Hospital Association highlighted…
Fortifying defenses: essential cybersecurity strategies for revenue cycle management
Healthcare leaders understand that the quality of their organization’s revenue cycle is directly reflected in its bottom line. However, it is also reflected in quality outcomes and patient satisfaction scores. Inefficiencies in eligibility, coverage, prior authorization and other revenue cycle processes can lead to delays in care and surprise patient bills, in addition to poor…