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Huge US healthcare payment network finally restored after ransomware attack

  • Change Healthcare has confirmed its clearinghouse services have finally been restored after the organization suffered a massive ransomware attack in February 2024.
  • Recovery from the Change Healthcare cyberattack has been grueling, costing close to $2 billion so far, with some systems still yet to be restored nearly nine months on.
  • The attack caused unprecedented levels of disruption to billing and payments providers across the US, and threatened the viability of hospitals across the country.
  • Reports claim the ransom never made it to the affiliates responsible for the attack, and was taken in entirety by the ransomware operators, who were only meant to receive a portion.

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