Change Healthcare cyberattack exposes cybersecurity concerns

A cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary, Change Healthcare, disrupted the US healthcare system and is still having repercussions. The ransomware attack has put a financial strain on providers and at two federal hearings UHG CEO Andrew Witty was questioned on the company’s response. The incident highlighted the importance of third-party risk management, multifactor authentication, and the dangers of consolidation in healthcare.