
The U.S. healthcare system is currently grappling with the repercussions of a significant cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a major health technology company. The attack, which has dragged into its 2nd week and now entering its 21st day, has raised concerns about the security of millions of people's highly sensitive medical data, with questions lingering over whether patient data was stolen or will be leaked online. The ongoing claims system outage has prompted the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to urge payers to extend funds to providers to mitigate the impact. This cyberattack has reportedly cost healthcare providers an estimated $1BN every day due to payment disruptions. In response to the crisis, the White House has increased pressure on UnitedHealth to assist affected providers, with officials demanding that the company take more steps to stabilize the health system. The cyberattack's impact extends beyond financial losses, causing significant burdens and delays in patient care across the United States.



























A must-read on the sobering situation at Beth Israel. @mayakauf has dominated this storyline through careful, sensitive and relentless reporting that probes the underbelly of a hospital closure. https://t.co/uDbfaXQ4lu
I hadn't realized what a mess this cyber-attack was having on the healthcare system. Crippling cancer centers operations around the country. https://t.co/2ZPM7r6Ghg https://t.co/HIsKI1rVVS
This article, by @mayakauf points out the lack of strategic thinking and poor planning around hospital capacity in NYC. The proposed closures of Beth Israel and SUNY Downstate are prime examples of profit being more important than patients. Healthcare is a human right; we have… https://t.co/5YBVlpLJgR