Cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group Subsidiary Disrupts U.S. Healthcare and Prescription Processing

The ransomware attack by ALPHV/Blackcat on Change Healthcare has caused significant financial and operational challenges for hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies across the United States.

Minnesota hospitals face financial difficulties as the cyberattack prevents claims processing, risking their ability to make payroll.
Prescription processing for millions of Americans disrupted, forcing some to pay significantly higher prices or forego medication.
UnitedHealth Group working with law enforcement and consultants to mitigate the attack's impact, with patient care as a top priority.
Independent pharmacies particularly hard-hit, with some dispensing medication without assurance of payment.
The attack highlights the fragility of critical infrastructure, nearly three years after the Colonial Pipeline incident.