"Health Providers Seek Federal Intervention Following $22M Ransomware Attack on U.S. Hospitals"

A major cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, has caused widespread disruptions in the U.S. health care system, affecting hospitals in Georgia and across the country. The attack has led to significant financial losses, threats to patient information security, and delays in medical services and payments to providers. The American Hospital Association has called for urgent federal aid to address the financial strain on hospitals and health systems. Cybersecurity experts note the increasing frequency of ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector, and efforts are being made to mitigate the impact, including urging insurance companies to waive claim filing requirements and seeking accelerated payments from government agencies.