"Healthcare Cyberattacks: Disruptions and Unpaid Providers"

The largest health care payment processor in the U.S., Change Healthcare, has been hit by a ransomware attack, causing widespread disruption to the health care system. The attack has affected small and midsize health care providers, hindering electronic prescription filling and insurance reimbursements. The ransomware, Alphv, is believed to be the work of Russian-speaking cybercriminals, and the company is working with law enforcement and cybersecurity firms to recover from the incident.