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The ‘Blackcat’ ransomware cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has disrupted over 90% of US pharmacies, affecting medication dispensing and patient care. With potential long-term implications, the healthcare industry is calling for increased cybersecurity measures. The attack has brought the vulnerability of healthcare cybersecurity into focus and highlighted the need for resilient frameworks, threat intelligence sharing, and comprehensive recovery plans.