Healthcare Tech Company Cyberattack Disrupts Prescription Processing, Raises Fears of Future Attacks

A cyberattack on UnitedHealth's insurance processing business, Change Healthcare, has caused widespread outages, impacting prescription processing for tens of thousands of pharmacies nationwide. The attack has raised concerns about potential long-term repercussions on healthcare services and cash flow for hospitals. UnitedHealth suspects a "nation-state" is behind the breach and is working to restore its systems. New York state agencies are collaborating with impacted entities to ensure continuity of care for patients, while also focusing on improving cybersecurity at healthcare facilities in response to the increasing frequency of cyberattacks in the state.