Change Healthcare

A ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a health infrastructure company, caused major disruptions affecting thousands of physicians and hospitals. The breach resulted in approximately $100 million per day in deferred patient care revenue over a three-week period. The attack impeded vital functions including claims submissions, insurance verifications, prior authorizations, clinical information exchange, and e-prescribing. This incident exposed the vulnerabilities of a consolidated market for healthcare services and the high risks associated with such cyberattacks.

Source: https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/cybersecurity/news/55138835/it-experts-change-healthcare-debacle-calls-for-provider-action

"id": "cha000091124",
"linkid": "change-healthcare",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "9/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"