"National Prescription Drug Coverage Disrupted by Cyberattacks"

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A cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group, has disrupted prescription drug orders at thousands of pharmacies for nearly a week. The attack, believed to be by a foreign country, has led to the disconnection of some of Change Healthcare's digital network from its clients, affecting as many as one in three U.S. patient records. This incident highlights the vulnerability of health care data and the potential impact on patients' access to medications and medical services.
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- 'An attack on the entire sector': Fallout from Change Healthcare hack continues Becker's Hospital Review
- Pharmacies nationwide unable to fulfill prescriptions due to cyber attack Fox Business
- Hospitals and Pharmacies Reeling After Change Healthcare Cyberattack The Wall Street Journal
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