Cyberattack Disrupts U.S. Healthcare Payments, Prompting Federal Response

UnitedHealth Group under pressure to expedite payments and enhance security as providers face financial challenges.

A massive cyberattack on Change Healthcare, owned by UnitedHealth Group, has severely disrupted medical claims and payments, impacting healthcare providers across the U.S.
Federal agencies and lawmakers are pressuring UnitedHealth to expedite payments to affected providers and to improve cybersecurity practices.
The cyberattack has caused significant financial strain on hospitals and clinics, with some facing challenges in covering payroll and operational costs.
UnitedHealth has announced plans to restore its systems by mid-March and has introduced financial relief programs for cash-strapped healthcare providers.
The incident has highlighted vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector's cybersecurity infrastructure and prompted calls for stronger regulatory standards.