UnitedHealth Takes $872 Million Hit From Ransomware Attack

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 said a bulk of that figure — around $595 million — were direct costs due to “the clearinghouse platform restoration and other response efforts,” such as medical expenses relating to the temporary suspension of certain care management activities.“For the full year… it’s important to note these direct costs are included in net earnings, but a ...