Medical providers are still struggling after a cyberattack on a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary disrupted payments. The digital network affected processes a significant number of U.S. patient records. Providers are facing difficulties in receiving payments and managing billing without the electronic remittance information. The cyberattack has cost UnitedHealth $870 million with a total expected cost of $1 billion for this year. Lawmakers are seeking answers on the impact of the attack on the health system. Providers are trying to cover gaps by taking out loans. Despite UnitedHealth’s efforts to restore operations, some providers are still facing financial challenges.
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Medical Providers Still Grappling With UnitedHealth Cyberattack: ‘More Devastating Than Covid’
