United Health Group

United Health Group encountered severe financial and operational disruptions due to the cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. The attack impaired medical billing and pre-authorization services, causing healthcare procedures to be delayed and prescriptions to be inaccessible. This led to delayed income for healthcare systems, impacting their ability to pay staff and potentially forcing some into financial turmoil. The resultant lack of care and delayed procedures may have affected patient health outcomes.

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

"id": "uni000092824",
"linkid": "unitedhealth-group",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "7/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"