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Change Healthcare Finally Admits It Paid Ransomware Hackers—and Still Faces a Patient Data Leak

The company belatedly conceded both that it had paid the cybercriminals extorting it and that patient data nonetheless ended up on the dark web. read more

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Amid mounting interest and investment in the space, it's clear AI’s applications in healthcare will only continue to grow. Legislators also slammed UnitedHealth Group, which acquired Change ... read more

Change Healthcare Hackers Broke in Nine Days Before Ransomware Attack

The hackers who attacked UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit were in the company’s networks for more than a week before they launched a ransomware strike that has crippled vital parts of the U ... read more

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

Health insurance giant UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that a ransomware attack on its health tech subsidiary Change Healthcare earlier this year resulted in a huge theft of Americans' private ... read more

The Top 3 Healthcare Stocks to Buy in April 2024

InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Healthcare stocks, especially industry leaders that offer a wide range of ... read more

Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs attack hospitals and ports stay shut

Life-saving medication and equipment is dwindling or altogether absent at hospitals and clinics across Haiti's capital as brutal gangs tighten their grip on Port-au-Prince and beyond. read more

Advertising restrictions can have harmful effects on women’s health. Here’s what one company is doing about it

Anyone who menstruates will tell you: a period often doesn’t look or feel like the rapturous dancing portrayed in a typical tampon ad. read more

UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million

A cyberattack earlier this year against a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary has proved costly for one of the nation's largest employers. read more

As bird flu spreads in the U.S., is it safe to eat eggs? What to know about the risk.

Avian influenza has spread to dairy cows in multiple states and one person in Texas. Health officials are on high alert. read more

When It Comes to Your Health, How Hot is *Too* Hot to Be Outside?

Warm weather is finally upon us. Which means spending more time out in the sun. And as we get closer to summer and higher temps, it’s time to be more cautious about avoiding extreme heat — which can ... read more

What Is Oil Pulling for Dental Health? Experts Share Potential Benefits and How to Do It

Oil pulling is an age-old Ayurvedic dental technique that has garnered attention for its many purported health benefits, with some claiming that swishing on coconut oil can help treat cavities, get ... read more

CVS Health: 8x P/E, 8% Growth Projection - It's A Market Blind Spot

CVS Health has been underperforming due to changes in Medicare Advantage program. Read why CVS' long-term growth prospects remain intact despite the negative impact. read more