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(Reuters) – UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:) said electronic prescribing for its pharmacy services is now fully functional, with claims submission and payment transmission available even after the cyberattack on affected services. its technology unit Change Healthcare (NASDAQ:).
UnitedHealth said Thursday that electronic payment functionality for its payment platform will be available for connection on March 15, adding that it plans to begin testing and reestablishing connectivity to its network and medical claims software on March 18. March.
The February 21 cyber attack on Change Healthcare was perpetrated by hackers who identified themselves as the “Blackcat” ransomware group, with a ripple effect on operators across the US healthcare system, as disruptions triggered by the attack had an impact on electronic top-ups in pharmacies and insurance operations.
Change Healthcare is a vital hub in the complex U.S. system for filing and settling insurance claims, connecting providers not only to UnitedHealth but also CVS Health’s (NYSE:) Aetna, Elevance, Humana (NYSE:) and others .