How a Pharmacy Cyberattack is a Warning Sign for Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities | Huntress

On February 21, 2024 Change Healthcare was hit by a ransomware attack that forced the company to disconnect systems, disrupting electronic prescribing and billing across the U.S., impacting millions of patients and healthcare providers; the incident resulted in substantial operational and financial fallout (including ~$22M in ransom and nearly $2B in provider advance payments) and prompted strengthened HHS guidance and calls for faster reporting and tougher enforcement.