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Health care giant Ascension says 5.6 million patients affected in cyberattack
Arstechnica
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7m ago
Medial
Ascension, a health care company, has reported a cyberattack that led to the loss of sensitive data for around 5.6 million individuals. The attack, attributed to the ransomware group Black Basta, disrupted operations and resulted in errors, delays, and diversions of ambulances. The stolen data includes names, medical records, payment information, insurance details, government identification, and personal information. Ascension is notifying affected individuals and offering credit and fraud monitoring, insurance reimbursement, and ID theft recovery services. The US Department of Health and Human Services has classified this breach as the third-largest health care-related breach in 2021.
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Episource is notifying millions of people that their health data was stolen | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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25d ago
Medial
Medical billing giant Episource is notifying over 5.4 million Americans that their personal and health information was stolen during a cyberattack earlier this year. The breach involved personal data, medical record numbers, health insurance information, and protected health data. Episource, owned by UnitedHealth Group's Optum, did not detail the incident, but affected partner Sharp Healthcare cited ransomware. This breach is among the largest healthcare data breaches of the year.
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Option Care Health says it is affected by UnitedHealth hack
Reuters
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1y ago
Medial
Homecare health services provider Option Care Health has been impacted by a cyberattack at UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare unit. However, the company expects that the hack will not have a significant financial impact. Option Care, which relies on Change Healthcare for various services, has disconnected its operations from the compromised applications. More than half of the company's claims remain unprocessed since the incident, potentially affecting its financial results in the near term. The U.S. government is now investigating the data breach.
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US officials urge UnitedHealth to expedite payments to providers
Reuters
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1y ago
Medial
UnitedHealth Group has been asked by U.S. government officials to expedite payments to healthcare providers following a hack of its Change Healthcare tech unit. In an open letter, officials from the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services called on UnitedHealth and other companies in the industry to take action to mitigate the effects of the cyberattack on patients and providers. The hack, carried out by the "Blackcat" ransomware group, disrupted medical claims and payments and affected electronic pharmacy refills and insurance transactions. UnitedHealth expects to restore services by mid-March.
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Nivaan Care raises $4.25 Mn led by Endiya Partners
Entrackr
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5m ago
Medial
Nivaan Care, a multidisciplinary chronic pain management clinic chain, has secured $4.25 million in its seed round led by Endiya Partners. The round also saw participation from existing investor W Health Ventures. The proceeds will be used to enable Nivaan Care to expand its reach to 10 new clinics across two cities. Founded in 2023 by Nivesh Khandelwal and Vishwas Singh, Nivaan focuses on providing multidisciplinary care through a biopsychosocial approach, which has proven to be over nine times more effective than traditional methods. Nivaan offers comprehensive care plans and minimally invasive procedures to its patients through its seven clinics. At Nivaan Care, patients get a team of pain management specialists, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists, and care managers who create a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan. Nivaan Care claims to be treating over 10,000 patients and performing 1,400 procedures in just one and a half years.
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US offers $10M to help catch Change Healthcare hackers
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
The U.S. government is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on the ALPHV/BlackCat cybercrime gang and its affiliates. The Russia-based ransomware group is known for targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, including healthcare services. An affiliate group of ALPHV/BlackCat recently claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on U.S. health tech giant Change Healthcare, resulting in weeks-long system outages and delays in patient care. The State Department implied a possible connection between the ransomware gang and a foreign government, such as Russia. Information on the group's leadership and affiliates is being sought.
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How Mobile Healthtech Revolutionizes Cardiac Care in Remote India
StartupTalky
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1y ago
Medial
The article discusses the challenges faced by the healthcare infrastructure in rural India and how mobile health technology is revolutionizing cardiac care in remote areas. The inadequate number of skilled healthcare professionals and the lack of advanced infrastructure are major obstacles. However, mobile healthtech allows patients in hard-to-reach areas to remotely communicate with cardiologists and specialists, improving access to care. It also enables continuous monitoring of vital signs and empowers patients to take an active role in managing their health. Additionally, mobile health technology reduces healthcare costs and requires collaborative efforts from the government, private sector, and communities to maximize its potential.
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US officials urge UnitedHealth to expedite payments to providers
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The US government has urged UnitedHealth Group to speed up payments to healthcare providers following a cyberattack on the insurer's tech unit, Change Healthcare. The hack disrupted medical claims and payments, prompting officials to ask UnitedHealth and other industry companies to take action to mitigate harm to patients and providers. The US government has also announced plans to accelerate Medicare and Medicaid payments to affected hospitals. The cyberattack, attributed to the Blackcat ransomware group, has caused disruptions in electronic pharmacy refills and insurance transactions. UnitedHealth expects to restore services by mid-March.
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$3 billion startup Sword Health cuts some physical therapists as it ramps up AI to treat more patients
Business Insider
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9m ago
Medial
Sword Health, a virtual care startup, has laid off 13 physical therapists as part of its efforts to increase the use of AI in patient care. The company aims to have its physical therapists manage an average of 700 patients by the end of 2024, compared to a previous caseload of 200-300 patients. These layoffs come as Sword Health seeks to scale its business using AI technology, while maintaining human validation and oversight. The company has recently expanded its AI platform and introduced an outcomes-based pricing model, hinting at a possible IPO in the future.
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Exclusive: PowerSchool data breach victims say hackers stole 'all' historical student and teacher data
TechCrunch
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6m ago
Medial
A cyberattack on edtech giant PowerSchool exposed extensive historical data of students and teachers from U.S. school districts. Hackers accessed personal information, including demographic details, Social Security numbers, medical information, and teacher credentials. The breach, detected in December, affected both current and former customers. PowerSchool reportedly lacked basic protections like multi-factor authentication. The company claims to have prevented data dissemination but has not publicly detailed the affected schools or taken security measures.
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South Africa's Ascension Capital Partners strikes second bet from $83 mn fund
VCCircle
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8m ago
Medial
Ascension Capital Partners, a South Africa-based private equity firm, has made its second investment from its $83 million fund. The firm recently acquired Consumer Profile Bureau (CPB), a payment profile hosting credit bureau. Ascension Capital Partners focuses on supporting mid-sized, high-growth businesses in South Africa.
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