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Cyberattack Hits Second Major Hospital Chain, Disrupts Patient Care

Detroit, Michigan – In a series of cyberattacks, major hospital chains across the United States are facing disruptions to their operations, forcing them to divert ambulances, postpone procedures, and affect patient care. Ascension Health, the largest Catholic hospital chain in the US, has become the latest target of these cybercriminals, adding to the growing list of healthcare providers impacted by these attacks. The cyberattacks have caused chaos within the healthcare network, highlighting the vulnerabilities of …

Cyberattack Fallout: UnitedHealth Confirms Compromised Patient Data and $1.6 Billion Cost

Minneapolis, Minnesota – Just over a month after a cyberattack on Change Healthcare wreaked havoc on businesses, prescription access, and billing for providers nationwide, United Health Group has confirmed the compromise of patient data during the incident. Reports indicate that a second ransomware group, RansomHouse, claimed to have accessed and obtained over 4 terabytes of data related to Change Health. Although these claims have not been officially substantiated by the insurance giant, news sources have …

Cyberattack on Health Billing Clearinghouse Sparks Redundancy Plans for Arkansas Hospitals

Little Rock, Arkansas – A recent cyberattack on a major health care billing clearinghouse in the United States has caused significant disruptions for several Arkansas hospitals. The attack targeted Change Healthcare, which served as the sole billing claims processor for UAMS Medical Center, resulting in a cash flow crisis for the hospital while Change’s systems were offline. In response, other facilities like Washington Regional Medical System and CARTI had to find alternate routes for their …

Cyberattack Nightmare: Massive Health Care Data Breaches Expose 144 Million Americans

Indianapolis, IN – Health care data breaches are on the rise, with over 144 million Americans’ medical information being compromised in 2023 alone. This record-breaking number of breaches highlights the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures in the health care industry, as reported by a recent analysis of Health and Human Services data by USA TODAY. The most significant breach occurred in February when a ransomware attack targeted Change Healthcare, the nation’s largest health care …

Cyberattack Fallout: UnitedHealth Group Provides $3.3 Billion in Relief to Care Providers

Bengaluru, India – UnitedHealth Group, a prominent U.S. insurer, has announced a significant step in supporting care providers affected by a recent cyberattack on insurance claims system Change Healthcare. The company revealed that it has already distributed over $3.3 billion to those impacted by the breach. A substantial portion of the funds, more than 40% of the total amount, has been allocated to safety net hospitals and federally qualified health centers that cater to high-risk …

Healthcare Cyberattack Crisis Reveals Vulnerabilities in U.S. System as Change Healthcare Suffers Major Hack

Washington D.C., USA – With the recent cyberattack that has left pharmacists and medical providers crippled for three weeks, it has come to light that the U.S. healthcare system has long been susceptible to hacking. Despite warnings from federal officials and industry executives, little progress has been made to strengthen security measures in the industry, leaving it vulnerable to devastating attacks like the one witnessed recently. In 2021, ransomware gangs targeted hospitals already overwhelmed by …

Cyberattack Sparks Government Call for Advanced Health Payments

Washington, DC – In the aftermath of a significant cyberattack that disrupted insurance processing systems, the US government has called upon insurance companies to provide advanced payments to healthcare providers. The cyberattack, which had a substantial impact on Change Healthcare, a division of UnitedHealth Group processing 15 billion healthcare transactions annually, has resulted in pharmacies and hospitals nationwide being unable to process prescription bills. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Acting Labor Secretary …

Cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare Unit Prompts Urgent Calls for Expedited Payments to Providers

Bengaluru, India – The U.S. government has called on UnitedHealth Group to speed up payments to healthcare providers following a cyberattack on its Change Healthcare unit that disrupted medical claims and payments. In an open letter, officials from the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services have urged UnitedHealth to address the financial challenges providers are facing due to the cyberattack. The government’s plea to UnitedHealth extends beyond just the one company, asking for …

Cyberattack Fallout: Federal Emergency Funding Offered to Outpatient Health Care Providers

Washington, D.C. – Federal health officials announced on Saturday that they are taking action to provide emergency funding to various healthcare providers impacted by a recent cyberattack. The attack targeted the nation’s largest processor of medical claims, leaving organizations struggling financially. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revealed plans to offer advance payments to suppliers billing through Medicare Part B, aiming to support a wide range of healthcare organizations affected by the attack. This …

Cyberattack Fix: Health Providers Slam United’s Response

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Health providers are expressing frustration as they await weeks for a fix to a cyberattack that has disrupted operations at UnitedHealth. The company, Change Healthcare, is working tirelessly to restore its systems, with a target date set for mid-March. This comes after hackers behind the ransomware attack received a hefty $22 million payment, raising concerns about the security of sensitive medical information. UnitedHealth, a major player in the healthcare industry, has been …