UnitedHealth CEO Set to Testify Before US House Panel Regarding Cyberattack on Tech Unit, ET HealthWorld

In a recent development, UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty is set to testify before a U.S. House subcommittee on May 1 regarding a cyberattack that targeted the company’s technology unit. The attack, which took place on Feb. 21 at Change Healthcare, a provider of healthcare billing and data systems, caused disruptions in payments to doctors and healthcare facilities nationwide for a month. The Energy and Commerce Committee announced the hearing to delve into the impact of the cyberattack on patients and providers.

Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers and Subcommittee Chair Morgan Griffith expressed their anticipation to uncover details leading up to and following the cyberattack. They emphasized the importance of understanding the incident to work towards implementing solutions that safeguard the health and well-being of all Americans. Particularly, individuals and smaller providers have faced financial challenges post the cyberattack, jeopardizing critical access for patients.

UnitedHealth revealed earlier this week that they anticipate the hack to incur costs of up to $1.6 billion for the company this year. The upcoming hearing is expected to shed light on the specifics of the cyberattack and its implications for the healthcare sector. Stay tuned for more updates as the investigation unfolds.