Kaiser Foundation Hospitals is laying off over 70 IT employees across California, citing the move as difficult but necessary. This follows a previous layoff of 115 IT positions.

Kaiser conducts 2nd IT layoff Becker's Hospital Review

Fee-for-service, criticized for inefficiency and greed, plagues U.S. healthcare, affecting insurers, providers, and patients, bolstering systemic problems and resisting value-based care despite alternatives.

Fee-For-Service: Predominant, Winning & Stupid – The Health Care Blog The Healthcare Blog

Change Healthcare, disoriented by BlackCat's cyberattack, allegedly pays $22m ransom, yet data remains unsecured. Affiliate Notchy claims withholding of ransom share before BlackCat halts operations. Other vulnerable affiliates may leak stolen data. Cited as "exit scam," BlackCat's network 'seizure notice' likely faked. Cybersecurity firm warns crime outfits can't be trusted, alluding to BlackCat's closure following LockBit's inevitable demise.

BlackCat Ransomware Group Implodes After Apparent $22M Payment by Change Healthcare KrebsonSecurity

Change Healthcare cyberattack causing significant billing, claims issues for long-term care providers. Industry seeking federal assistance; AHCA/NCAL urges HHS action for advanced payments and better communication. Cyberattack leading to healthcare system shutdowns, financial concerns.

Healthcare orgs urge federal intervention in the wake of cyberattack McKnights Senior Living

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals is laying off over 70 IT employees across California, citing the move as difficult but necessary. This follows a previous layoff of 115 IT positions.

Kaiser conducts 2nd IT layoff Becker's Hospital Review

Fee-for-service, criticized for inefficiency and greed, plagues U.S. healthcare, affecting insurers, providers, and patients, bolstering systemic problems and resisting value-based care despite alternatives.

Fee-For-Service: Predominant, Winning & Stupid – The Health Care Blog The Healthcare Blog

Change Healthcare, disoriented by BlackCat's cyberattack, allegedly pays $22m ransom, yet data remains unsecured. Affiliate Notchy claims withholding of ransom share before BlackCat halts operations. Other vulnerable affiliates may leak stolen data. Cited as "exit scam," BlackCat's network 'seizure notice' likely faked. Cybersecurity firm warns crime outfits can't be trusted, alluding to BlackCat's closure following LockBit's inevitable demise.

BlackCat Ransomware Group Implodes After Apparent $22M Payment by Change Healthcare KrebsonSecurity

Change Healthcare cyberattack causing significant billing, claims issues for long-term care providers. Industry seeking federal assistance; AHCA/NCAL urges HHS action for advanced payments and better communication. Cyberattack leading to healthcare system shutdowns, financial concerns.

Healthcare orgs urge federal intervention in the wake of cyberattack McKnights Senior Living