Since the Change Healthcare cyberattack on Feb. 21 and resulting system outages, the American Medical Association (AMA) has urged federal and state regulators to support physician practices with financial assistance and flexibility in administrative requirements.
 
To assess the current level of workflow disruptions and financial impact on practices, the AMA has prepared an informal 11-question survey for physicians to complete by Friday, March 29. The survey results will inform the AMA’s ongoing advocacy efforts.
 
On Monday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) distributed these resources to assist physicians, pharmacists, and hospitals with the aftermath of the cyberattack. Please note that the HHS cover letter points out that the resource document contains a national contact person for each plan, though HHS urges physicians, pharmacists, and hospitals to reach out first to their health insurer’s regional contact. If these contacts do not respond to inquiries, contact HHScyber@hhs.gov.  

Additional information can be accessed on the AMA webpage dedicated to this topic.