STAT News wins awards for health insurance coverage

talkingbiznews.com Please bear with me as I brag about two of STAT’s most accomplished (and humble) reporters: Casey Ross and Bob Herman. This week they won the Batten Medal, one of the most…

Analysts revisit Humana stock price targets amid Medicare Advantage hit

thestreet.com When then-President George W. Bush signed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, he said the act would help achieve "a more modern…

Dow drops more than 600 points on inflation and growth concerns, heads for biggest drop of the year: Live updates

cnbc.com Stocks fell sharply Thursday after the latest U.S. economic data showed a sharp slowdown in growth and pointed to persistent inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid…

Walgreens launches specialty pharmacy unit to compete in new PBM era

aol.com is standing up a new specialty pharmacy segment to compete in an increasingly crowded pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) and specialty pharmacy space. The company announced…

Humana beats quarterly profit estimates on Medicare strength

aol.com Humana beat first-quarter profit expectations on Wednesday, helped by strength in its government-backed insurance business for older adults and boost from valuation…

UnitedHealth confirms it paid ransomware gang to stop data leak

bleepingcomputer.com The UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that it paid a ransom to cybercriminals to protect sensitive data stolen during the Optum ransomware attack in late February. The attack…

UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files may have been taken in Change cyberattack

apnews.com UnitedHealth says files with personal information that could cover a “substantial portion of people in America” may have been taken in earlier this year on its Change…

UnitedHealth paid ransom after massive Change Healthcare cyberattack

cbsnews.com The Russia-based cybercriminals who attacked a UnitedHealth Group-owned company in February did not walk away from the endeavor empty-handed. "A ransom was paid as part of…

Patient Data Compromised - UnitedHealth Group Admits Ransom Payment in Cyberattack

benzinga.com UnitedHealth Group UNH revealed Monday that it paid a ransom to cyber threat actors following the February cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. The company…

UnitedHealth Paid Ransom to Cyberhackers After Patients' Personal Data Was Compromised

entrepreneur.com UnitedHealth Group has paid an undisclosed ransom to hackers in an attempt to retain patient data that may have been compromised. The attack, which happened in February,…

UnitedHealth paid ransom in Change Healthcare cyberattack, says patient data was compromised

nbcnews.com UnitedHealth Group on Monday said it paid ransom to cyberthreat actors to try to protect patient data, following the February cyberattack on its subsidiary Change…

UnitedHealth says hackers possibly stole large number of Americans' data

finance.yahoo.com UnitedHealth Group said on Monday that hackers stole health and personal data of potentially a "substantial proportion" of Americans from its systems in February, as the…

UnitedHealth admits breach could affect large chunk of US

theregister.com UnitedHealth Group, the parent of ransomware-struck Change Healthcare, delivered some very unwelcome news for customers today as it continues to recover from the massively…

Leicester streetlights take ransomware attack personally, shine on 24/7

theregister.com It's become somewhat cliché in cybersecurity reporting to speculate whether an organization will have the resources to "keep the lights on" after an attack. But the opposite…

UnitedHealth says hackers stole data on ‘substantial proportion’ of US

siliconrepublic.com The company said it will likely take several months before it can notify impacted individuals, while a separate report claims the company paid a ransom to the criminals.…

Chairs Rodgers and Griffith Announce UnitedHealth CEO to Testify at Oversight Hearing on Change Healthcare Attack

energycommerce.house.gov Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA)…

Nvidia, Tesla Among S&P 500's Biggest Movers Monday

investors.com , Nvidia (NVDA), Enphase Energy (ENPH) and DaVita Healthcare Partners (DVA) were the top S&P 500 index gainers on the stock market today. Cardinal Health (CAH), Verizon…

UnitedHealth paid ransom to bad actors, says patient data was compromised in Change Healthcare cyberattack

cnbc.com UnitedHealth Group on Monday said it paid ransom to cyberthreat actors to try and protect patient data, following the February cyberattack on its subsidiary Change…

UnitedHealth says Change hackers stole health data on ‘substantial proportion of people in America’

techcrunch.com UnitedHealth says Change hackers stole health data on ‘substantial proportion of people in America’ The health tech giant handles health data for about half of all Americans…

Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

wsj.com Gain insight on UnitedHealth, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.

UnitedHealth CEO To Testify Before US House Panel Regarding Cyberattack On Technology Unit

benzinga.com UnitedHealth Group Inc UNH CEO Andrew Witty is scheduled to testify before a U.S. House subcommittee on May 1 regarding a cyberattack at the company’s technology unit that…

Drug distributor Cardinal Health to lose OptumRx contracts

finance.yahoo.com Cardinal Health said on Monday its contracts with UnitedHealth Group's OptumRx will not be renewed after they expire at the end of June, sending the drug distributor's…

UnitedHealth Reports Processing Issues at Change Healthcare

pymnts.com Change Healthcare’s troubles are apparently not over. The company, which is owned by UnitedHealth, said Thursday (April 18) it had fixed an issue that had hindered medical…

Want to Double Your Tax Refund in 2024? 7 Stocks to Buy Now

investorplace.com These companies and their stocks are safe bets in a volatile market. Tax refunds are landing in bank accounts and mailboxes across America, giving people some extra money to…

UnitedHealth unit Change Healthcare faces issue processing some medical claims

aol.com UnitedHealth Group said on Thursday a service provided by its Change Healthcare unit was facing an issue receiving batches of medical claims from customers. A fix has been…

185K people's sensitive data in the pits after ransomware raid on Cherry Health

theregister.com Ransomware strikes at yet another US healthcare organization led to the theft of sensitive data belonging to just shy of 185,000 people. Michigan-based Cherry Health…

Analysts Raises Forecasts On UnitedHealth On Controlled Growth Strategy After Cyber Hack

benzinga.com On Tuesday, UnitedHealth Group UNH reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the first quarter as it still deals with the cyberattack on its subsidiary Change…

UnitedHealth to take up to $1.6 billion hit this year from Change hack

nbcnews.com Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article UnitedHealth Group said on Tuesday it expects the hack of its…

Morning Bid: Blunt Powell signals rate cut plans on ice

finance.yahoo.com A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan There's no doubt there's a doubt about any U.S. interest rate cuts this year. After weeks of market…

Powell speech, ASML earnings, UK inflation

investing.com Investing.com -- Fed chief Jerome Powell suggested that interest rates may need to stay higher for longer, but stock futures indicate a positive open on Wall Street. U.K.…

US stock futures rise, rebounding after rate-driven losses By

investing.com Investing.com - U.S. stock index futures edged higher Wednesday, steadying after fears of higher-for-longer interest rates sparked a series of steep losses. At 06:35 ET…

UnitedHealth says recent ransomware attack cost $872m

siliconrepublic.com A ransomware attack in February continues to impact UnitedHealth, while there are claims that stolen data is now up for sale by criminals online. UnitedHealth claims a…

UnitedHealth's shares staged a relief rally, jumping more than 5% after the healthcare giant delivered better-than-expected first-quarter adjusted earnings

wsj.com UnitedHealth’s shares staged a relief rally, jumping more than 5% after the healthcare giant delivered better-than-expected first-quarter adjusted earnings.

Stock futures inch higher after the S&P 500 registers third straight losing day: Live updates

cnbc.com Market information is displayed on monitors as a trader works on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange on April 4, 2024. U.S. stock futures hovered near the…

This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock's Prognosis Is Improving

finance.yahoo.com Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) has been battling a couple of very stiff headwinds over the past few years. The hospital owner's top two tenants have faced significant…

UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million

cbsnews.com A cyberattack earlier this year against a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary has proved costly for one of the nation's largest employers. The health insurance giant on Tuesday…

UnitedHealth Cyberattack Punched a $872 Million Hole In its Finances

thedailyupside.com The doctor will see you now — unless a hacker gets in the way. Health insurance giant UnitedHealth Group was hit with a cyberattack in February, and the company finally…

Beyonce's new hit boosts Levi's denim sales

thestreet.com Caroline Woods brings the latest business headlines from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as markets close for trading Tuesday, April 16. Full Video Transcript…

Change Healthcare’s ransomware attack costs reach nearly $1B

theregister.com UnitedHealth, parent company of ransomware-besieged Change Healthcare, says the total costs of tending to the February cyberattack for the first calendar quarter of 2024…

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 4/16/2024

abcnews.go.com Most U.S. stocks slipped as Treasury yields climbed again on rising expectations that interest rates may stay high for a while By The Associated Press Most U.S. stocks…

UnitedHealth Takes $872 Million Hit From Ransomware Attack

pymnts.com The recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit cost the company $872 million. Speaking during an earnings call Tuesday (April 16), CEO Andrew Witty…

Stock market today: US indexes mixed amid hawkish Fedspeak and spiking bond yields

aol.com None Stocks inched higher on Tuesday, despite hawkish comments from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. US stocks were mixed on Tuesday, with equities wavering after the latest…

Congress Calls for Proactive Policies to Combat Enterprise Cybercrime Epidemic

pymnts.com The internet looks very small to an attacker, but massive to a defender. And a persistent reality of the 21st century’s connected economy is that many digital doors are left…

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street slips as expectations rise for rates to stay high

apnews.com Most U.S. stocks slipped as Treasury yields climbed again on rising expectations that interest rates may stay high for a while. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Tuesday. The Dow Jones…

UnitedHealth's Q1 Medical Cost Update, Prudent Outlook Eases Investor Concerns: Goldman Sachs

benzinga.com Tuesday, UnitedHealth Group UNH reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the first quarter as it still deals with the cyberattack on its subsidiary Change…

Cyberattack costs hit UnitedHealth in 1Q that still turns out better than expected

finance.yahoo.com UnitedHealth Group trounced first-quarter expectations even as costs from a cyberattack to its Change Healthcare business ate into the company’s performance. The health care…

Healthy Returns: U.S. drug shortages reach record high, hitting Wegovy, ADHD medications

cnbc.com Think a friend or colleague should be getting this newsletter? Share this link with them to sign up. Good afternoon! Drug shortages in the U.S. are at a record high, leaving…

UnitedHealth Shares Lead the Dow

barrons.com UnitedHealth Group was carrying the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher on Tuesday. With the Dow up 108 points, or 0.3%, in recent trading, UnitedHealth shares were…

Posthaste: Why Canada shouldn’t take its triple A credit rating for granted

financialpost.com But recent provincial budgets have shown how difficult keeping to such so-called fiscal anchors can be, says Rachel Battaglia, an economist with Royal Bank of Canada.…