American Hospital Association warns against Russian cyberattacks | Patient demand for telemedicine remains strong

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is warning U.S. hospitals about possible cyber attacks from Russia on U.S. healthcare IT systems due to rising tensions over the war in Ukraine.

Cigna, one of the nation’s largest health insurance providers, announced new priorities for its capital deployment, including steering an additional $450 million into Cigna Ventures.

The surge in the omicron COVID-19 variant slammed the financial health of hospitals and health systems during the first month of 2022.

Nearly 100 professional healthcare societies have asked Congress to include them in any discussions related to Medicare reform. 

Clinicians and health systems have had more time to optimize their telemedicine practices, contributing to an increase in telemedicine’s overall favorability among patients, according to a report by Doximity. 

Federal Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle said the interim final rule conflicts with the unambiguous terms of the No Surprises Act.