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A cyberattack that has disrupted Change Healthcare's computer networks for nearly a week is creating a growing administrative problem for pharmacies and

Healthcare providers across the United States are struggling to get paid following the week-long ransomware outage at a key tech unit of UnitedHealth Group, with some smaller providers saying they... -February 29, 2024 at 06:09 am EST - MarketScreener

Large hospital chains are also locked out of processing payments with some absorbing the upfront costs of being unable to collect, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA), which represents nearly 5,000 hospitals, healthcare systems, networks and other providers.

Cybersecurity: The problems began last week after hackers gained access to UnitedHealths Change Healthcare unit, a vital lynchpin in the complex US system for making and clearing insurance claims. It also affected electronic pharmacy refills and insurance transactions, particularly among independents, with some reverting to paper transactions.

Change Healthcare confirmed that ransomware group Blackcat is behind the ongoing cybersecurity attack that's been impacting its systems since last week.

UnitedHealth confirms Blackcat ransomware group as responsible for the cyberattack on its division, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.

A week after a cyberattack disrupted insurance processing at pharmacies across the US, health care professionals from Maryland to New York tell CNN that the hack continues to upend their businesses, potentially cutting into revenue.

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By Sean Lyngaas, CNN

A week after a cyberattack disrupted insurance processing at pharmacies across the US, health care professionals from Maryland to New York tell CNN that the hack continues to upend their businesses, potentially cutting into revenue.