Becker's Healthcare May 3, 2024
Naomi Diaz

American Hospital Association President and CEO Rick Pollack said the recent hearings about the Change Healthcare hack have shed light on the extensive reach and influence of UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of Change.

On May 1, Senate and House lawmakers questioned UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty regarding the ongoing repercussions stemming from the Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare.

Mr. Pollack said in a May 1 statement that he welcomes this scrutiny.

“Today’s hearings highlighted the real-world impact the most significant cyberattack to face the health care sector has had on so many patients, hospitals and health systems and other care providers nationwide,” he wrote.

During these hearings, lawmakers emphasized the collective...

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