HealthLeaders Media March 15, 2024
The attack is rippling through the healthcare industry and affecting everyone, including payers.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– The Change Healthcare ransomware attack that occurred on Feb. 21 has wreaked havoc on health systems across the country
– The attack is crippling health systems, particularly providers, some of whom are losing as much as $100M a day
– Multiple government entities are now encouraging payers to send advancements to providers who are unable to process prior authorizations and claims
– How payers handle this large-scale event may affect payer-provider relations down the line
News of the Change Healthcare ransomware attack is plastered everywhere.
Late last month the technology company that was purchased by UnitedHealth Group, saw a massive cyberattack that is still...