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URGENT Flash: Follow Up on Change Health Cyber-Attack

The cyberattack on Change Healthcare continues today with many systems remaining disconnected as they evaluate the impacts and try to bring those systems back online. Health AllianceTM  has been in active communication with Change Healthcare to thoroughly understand the nature and extent of the incident since the cyberattack was reported on February 21. Change Healthcare has been placing updates at Status.ChangeHealthcare.com as well. The primary impact to Health Alliance is that we are unable to receive claims nor are we able to pay providers and send payment remits. Health Alliance has aggressively explored options for our providers to be able to submit claims and be paid for their work.

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URGENT FLASH: Change Healthcare Network Interruption

As you may know, Optum-Change Healthcare experienced a network interruption related to a cybersecurity issue that began February 21, 2024. Health AllianceTM has partnered with Optum-Change Healthcare for inbound claims, eligibility and claims payments. These areas may be impacted by the incident.

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February 2024 Newsletter

Heart-Felt Gratitude February’s a month where hearts take center stage. Valentine’s Day last week brought heart-shaped candy, cards and decorations. On a more serious note, it’s also American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of cardiovascular health. For us, February’s a month – like all 11 others – where our hearts are full of thanks for all you do to take care of our members. We extend our deepest gratitude for your skills, knowledge, dedication and partnership.

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FLASH: CMS Guidelines and Inpatient Admissions

The 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), effective January 1, 2024, outlined important information around Medicare Advantage enrollee admission for inpatient care.

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December 2023 Newsletter

Wishing You a Happy and Healthy Holidays It’s hard to believe it’s already the holiday season, with another new year right around the corner. We’re grateful for all you’ve done for our members – and for us – throughout 2023, and we can never thank you enough for your partnership. We hope you, your staff and all your loved ones have a beautiful, cheerful and blessed holidays. As together we embark upon 2024, we’re forever thankful that you’re our partner.

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