UnitedHealth's Cyberattack Impact: Advancing Payments to Healthcare Providers

Friday, 22 March 2024, 20:56

The recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth has caused disruption in payments to U.S. doctors and healthcare facilities, affecting community health centers that serve millions of patients. UnitedHealth has committed to processing $14 billion in medical claims online to support financially affected providers. The company has also extended the repayment period for providers, offering them 45 days to return relief funds, emphasizing the impact on the healthcare industry.

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Impact of Cyberattack on Healthcare Providers

The recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth has disrupted payments to U.S. doctors and healthcare facilities nationwide for a month, especially community health centers serving millions of patients, mostly poor and uninsured.

Financial Assistance by UnitedHealth

The company has advanced payments of over $2.5 billion to financially assist healthcare providers affected by the disruption, an increase from the previous amount disclosed.

Community health centers affected
Extended repayment period for providers

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