Month: June 2024

HHS, FBI issue phishing, ransomware attack advisory for providers

HHS, FBI issue phishing, ransomware attack advisory for providers

June 27, 2024

BROCK E.W. TURNER   

The federal government is warning providers and public health entities about certain types of cyber attacks and advising them not pay ransoms.

An advisory issued this week by the Health and Human Services Department and the FBI said criminals are using social engineering campaigns to target healthcare, public health entities and providers. Phishing schemes are being used to steal login credentials that give bad actors access to payment information.

CMS recalculates 2024 Medicare Advantage star ratings

CMS recalculates 2024 Medicare Advantage star ratings

June 13, 2024

NONA TEPPER 

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has recalculated some Medicare Advantage star ratings for the 2024 plan year after two federal courts found it improperly modified how it assesses quality, the agency notified health insurance companies Thursday.

In addition to the possibility of revised scores and additional revenue for 2024, Medicare Advantage carriers whose star ratings are increased will be permitted to resubmit their bids for next year.