Cyberattack on Change Healthcare Disrupts US Healthcare System: Blackcat Group Claims ResponsibilityA major cyberattack hit Change Healthcare, a part of UnitedHealth Group, causing widespread disruptions in the US healthcare system. Pharmacies and providers faced delays and confusion due to the outage, impacting prescription processing and insurance claims. The American Hospital Association warned of severe financial and operational consequences, while the Department of Health and Human Services offered accelerated payment relief. The attack was attributed to Blackcat, or ALPHV, a notorious ransomware group, with the FBI and CISA investigating the incident. The full extent of the damage and recovery timeline remain unclear, but efforts are underway to restore services and minimize patient impact.
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