Change Healthcare

Change Healthcare experienced a cyberattack leading to widespread disruption of medical billing and pre-authorization services, affecting hundreds of health systems across the United States. The incident resulted in delays in medical procedures, restricted access to prescription medications, financial strains on health systems, and some reportedly facing receivership. The consolidation in healthcare has resulted in fewer alternatives for such services, emphasizing the failures and risks associated with creating single points of failure within critical healthcare infrastructure.

Source: https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/cybersecurity/blog/55129085/when-it-comes-to-cybersecurity-could-health-system-consolidation-hurt-patients

"id": "cha002032225",
"linkid": "change-healthcare",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "7/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"