March 6, 2024 at 09:21AM The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is actively supporting healthcare providers following a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, ensuring patient care is maintained. HHS is working with various agencies to expedite claims and payments, encourage payers to waive requirements, and provide information on accelerated payment opportunities. The … Read more
March 1, 2024 at 03:36PM Relentless ransomware attacks on US healthcare, affecting patient care and access to prescription drugs. Notably, BlackCat’s attack on Change Healthcare caused significant disruption, forcing some patients to pay full price for medications and impacting hospitals’ financial abilities. Other ransomware operations such as Rhysida and Lockbit continue to target the healthcare … Read more
February 29, 2024 at 07:57AM The Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Change Healthcare’s systems, disrupting services for over a week. The attack resulted in massive healthcare transaction outages and the theft of 6 Tb of data, including health records, payment information, and personal data. UnitedHealth Group confirmed it was a cybercrime … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 03:45PM The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang is reportedly behind the severe cyberattack on Change Healthcare, affecting US pharmacies. The attack disrupted services, causing delays in prescription filling and insurance claim transmissions. The group has also been linked to other high-profile attacks and is being sought by the US government with bounties of … Read more
February 23, 2024 at 04:42AM US healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Optum experienced a cyberattack by suspected “nation-state” hackers, leading to IT system shutdowns and service disruptions. The incident impacts 119 Change Healthcare and Optum services, affecting payment processing in pharmacies and leading to widespread disconnection from UHG services. The exact nature and extent of … Read more
February 22, 2024 at 06:54PM Change Healthcare, a part of UnitedHealth Group, suffered a cyberattack from a suspected nation-state actor, causing widespread delays for US prescription refills. This incident affects patient care and poses potential data exposure risks. The healthcare sector, heavily reliant on third-party providers, needs to bolster its cybersecurity defenses to mitigate future … Read more
February 22, 2024 at 04:22PM Change Healthcare, a major IT provider in the US, confirmed a cyberattack which caused system shutdowns, impacting prescription order processing at pharmacies nationwide. The disruption affects various services, including claims processing and treatment eligibility checks. Change Healthcare, addressing the issue, disconnected its systems as a precaution. The disruption is expected … Read more