Ransomware and hacking are the primary cyber-threats in health care. Over the past five years, there has been a 256% increase in large breaches reported to OCR involving hacking and a 264% increase in ransomware. In 2023, hacking accounted for 79% of the large breaches reported to OCR. The large breaches reported in 2023 affected…
Read MoreDon’t submit referrals for members with BCN point-of-service plans. POS health plan referrals cannot be submitted via 3-referral Blue Care Network POS health plans don’t require referrals. Beginning April 1, 2024, the e–referral system will reject all referrals submitted for BCN POS health plans. Blue Care Network point-of-service health care plans allow members to receive…
Read MoreIn February 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States clarified the standard for proving causation under the whistleblower protection provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This ruling eases the burden of proof that employees must meet to achieve protection under the Act. Previously, employees were required to show that their employer acted against them with “retaliatory intent.” However,…
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