In a joint statement on Friday, Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and oversight subcommittee chair Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) expressed concerns about the financial struggles faced by Americans in the aftermath of the cyberattack on Change Healthcare. They highlighted the impact on individuals and smaller providers, emphasizing the threat it poses to critical access for patients.
The upcoming May 1 hearing at the House Energy and Commerce oversight subcommittee will feature the first appearance of Witty, a key figure in the UnitedHealth Group. Previously, the panel’s health subcommittee held a hearing to address the recent hack that affected Change Healthcare, but no representatives from United participated in the discussion.
Change Healthcare, the largest medical claims processor in the country, acts as a central hub for health insurers and providers. The cyberattack in February caused significant disruptions across the industry, leading to operational halts at clinics and hospitals. Billions of dollars in payments to providers were delayed, and Change Healthcare is still in the process of recovering from the incident.
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