Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, vehemently protested his extradition while a chilling manifesto revealed his belief that the killing was a justified response to healthcare industry corruption. His arrest concludes a massive manhunt and raises serious questions about the suspect’s background and motivations.
UnitedHealth Group has announced it will remove AbbVie’s blockbuster drug Humira from its preferred reimbursement lists starting in 2025, opting for lower-cost biosimilars instead. This move follows similar decisions by Cigna and CVS Health, marking a significant shift in the U.S. pharmaceutical market as health plans prioritize cost-cutting measures.
CNBC’s ‘Halftime Report’ featured final trades on several stocks including Salesforce, Nasdaq, UnitedHealth, and TJX. Analysts anticipate strong earnings from Salesforce and TJX, while UnitedHealth’s recent performance has been positive. Nasdaq also received a favorable outlook.
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) disclosed that it paid a ransom in response to the February cyberattack targeting its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. The attack compromised personal data, affecting not only UnitedHealth’s 152 million customers but also a broader segment of the population due to Change Healthcare’s extensive role in payment and revenue cycle management in the healthcare industry. Despite the ransom payment, UnitedHealth emphasized its collaboration with law enforcement and cybersecurity firms to investigate the incident thoroughly and support affected individuals. The company acknowledged that it is actively monitoring online forums where hackers distribute or exchange compromised data packets and has established a dedicated website and call center to offer identity theft protection and credit monitoring for two years.
UnitedHealth has disclosed that a cyberattack on its Change Healthcare business earlier this year may have compromised personal information of a significant portion of the US population. The company stated that while medical records or complete medical histories do not appear to have been breached, some screenshots containing protected health information were posted on the dark web. UnitedHealth emphasized that it is still assessing the impact and will provide updates as they become available. Free credit monitoring and identity theft protection are being offered to affected individuals.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. has revealed that personal information of a potentially vast number of Americans may have been compromised in a recent cyberattack on its Change Healthcare business. While the company has yet to identify the full extent of the breach, it has confirmed that screenshots containing protected health information were posted on the dark web. UnitedHealth is actively investigating the situation and providing resources to affected individuals, including free credit monitoring and identity theft protection. The attack, which impacted insurance claim processing, has prompted ongoing efforts to restore services and mitigate the financial burden on healthcare providers.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. disclosed that personal information of a substantial portion of Americans may have been compromised in a cyberattack that targeted its Change Healthcare business earlier this year. The company emphasized that there are no indications that full medical histories or doctor charts were released, but it could take months to identify and notify those affected. UnitedHealth confirmed that screenshots containing protected health information and personally identifiable information were briefly posted on the dark web, and the company is closely monitoring the situation. Affected individuals will receive free credit monitoring and identity theft protection while UnitedHealth continues to restore services disrupted by the attack. The healthcare giant has also provided billions of dollars in financial assistance to healthcare providers impacted by the incident.
UnitedHealth Group has disclosed that personal information may have been compromised in a cyberattack on its Change Healthcare unit, potentially affecting a significant portion of the U.S. population. The health insurer is providing credit monitoring and identity theft protection services while it investigates the incident and identifies the individuals impacted.
UnitedHealth Group Inc CEO Andrew Witty will testify before a U.S. House subcommittee regarding a cyberattack on the company’s technology unit, Change Healthcare, which disrupted payments to healthcare providers nationwide. The attack, which occurred on February 21, had a significant financial impact on the company, with UnitedHealth estimating an impact of $1.15 to $1.35 per share in 2024. The subcommittee aims to investigate the events leading up to and following the attack, particularly its impact on individuals and smaller providers.
