Category: cybersecurity

Hackers access North Dakota hospital's network

An unauthorized party has obtained access to Cavalier, N.D.-based Pembina County Memorial Hospital’s internal network. 

State extends 500+ loans due to Change cyberattack

The Maryland Department of Health has dispensed more than 500 loans to healthcare providers affected by the Change Healthcare cyberattack, WYPR reported.

State extends 500+ loans due to Change cyberattack

The Maryland Department of Health has dispensed more than 500 loans to healthcare providers affected by the Change Healthcare cyberattack, WYPR reported.

Healthcare cybersecurity bill seeks to incentivize upgrades

A new bill, introduced in the wake of the Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare, aims to incentivize cybersecurity upgrades made by healthcare organizations, Nextgov/FCW reported March 22. 

Change Healthcare to begin processing $14B in claims

Change Healthcare said March 22 it plans to restore its biggest clearinghouse platforms over the weekend and start processing $14 billion in claims.

AHA seeks guidance on reporting breaches linked to Change cyberattack

The American Hospital Association sent a letter to the HHS urging them to clarify whether hospitals and health systems should be providing breach notification to patients if protected health information is compromised due to the Feb. 21 cyberattack on …

How UnitedHealth's CEO personally supported a physician following cyberattack

As providers nationwide continue to face financial disruptions stemming from the Change Healthcare cyberattack in February, a Florida physician has shared how UnitedHealth Group’s CEO, Andrew Witty, is personally stepping in to address cash flow challe…

Change Healthcare restores Amazon cloud services after cyberattack

Change Healthcare said it has reinstated Amazon cloud services for two of its platforms a month into a cyberattack against the company.

Vendor ransomware attack exposes patient data at Tennessee hospital

Memphis, Tenn.-based Regional One Health’s obstetrics and gynecology patients’ information may have been compromised due to a ransomware attack on a technology vendor KMJ Health Solutions.

Is healthcare prepared for cyberattacks?

Are hospitals and health systems truly prepared for cybersecurity attacks?