"Change Healthcare Cyberattack: UnitedHealth Pays $22 Million Ransom to Recover Data"
A cyberattack has paralyzed the largest U.S. health care payment system, operated by Change Healthcare, causing financial chaos for medical care providers across the country. The attack has left hospitals and doctors unable to obtain insurance approval for services or receive payment, leading to severe cash squeezes and potential disruptions in patient care. The U.S. government has announced measures to alleviate financial pressures on affected providers, including allowing them to apply for accelerated Medicare payments. However, the response has been criticized as inadequate, and the incident has drawn attention to the consolidation of medical companies under UnitedHealth Group.
- Cyberattack Paralyzes the Largest U.S. Health Care Payment System The New York Times
- Hackers Behind the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Just Received a $22 Million Payment WIRED
- Hacker forum post claims UnitedHealth paid $22 mln ransom in bid to recover data Reuters
- Officials rush to help hospitals, doctors affected by Change Healthcare hack The Washington Post
- Change Healthcare Cyberattack Impact on MHS Pharmacy Operations TRICARE Newsroom
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