UnitedHealth Group says patient health information at risk as a result of Change Healthcare cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group announced this week that patient data has potentially been compromised "based on preliminary findings from the ongoing investigation" of the malicious criminal cyberattack on Change Healthcare......»»
Patient Data Compromised - UnitedHealth Group Admits Ransom Payment in Cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group disclosed ransom payments after the cyberattack on Change Healthcare. Breach exposes personal data, impacting millions. The company cooperates with law enforcement for a thorough investigation. read more.....»»
UnitedHealth CEO apologizes for Change Healthcare cyberattack
"The people of UnitedHealth Group will not rest – I will not rest – until we fix this," UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty told a congressional hearing Wednesday. But the company faced criticism from senators for its security practices......»»
Change Healthcare surges 32% after news of $8 billion acquisition by UnitedHealth
UnitedHealth will pay $25.75 per share in cash for Change's shares outstanding, a 41.2% premium over the stock's Tuesday closing price. The corporate logo of the UnitedHealth Group appears on the side of one of their of.....»»
Growing competition creates ways Minnesota employers can control healthcare costs
New health insurance choices give Minnesota companies opportunities to manage risk, reduce costs, and control claims. “The market is opening up for creative solutions,†said Erik Hinz, a Minneapolis-based Sales Executive for The Horton Group, an.....»»
Healthcare ETFs to Ride on UnitedHealth"s Solid Q2 & Outlook
Investors should tap the opportunity with ETFs having the largest allocation to UnitedHealth. The largest U.S. health insurer UnitedHealth Group UNH reported robust second-quarter 2018 results. The company breezed past .....»»
In the Spotlight: Meet Julie Minnick, vice president and chief administrative officer of Triad HealthCare Network
This recently-appointed VP is excited about working for a Triad patient-centric health system......»»
Healthcare heavyweights set sights on NE Georgia
The healthcare industry in the Gainesville-Hall County area is expanding. The North Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently announced several additions and expansions to its facilities, and the LHC Group has joined with NGHS to create an enhanced b.....»»
Optum inks deal to acquire Atrius Health
Optum, the for-profit health provider arm of UnitedHealth Group, has signed an agreement to acquire Atrius Health, the state’s largest independent doctor group, potentially altering the health care landscape for years to come......»»
Public Health England: One dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine cuts infection risk by 70%
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Public Health England: Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine cuts infection risk by 85%
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They quit rather than risk covid at work. Now they’re hoping Biden can help them collect unemployment.
Many workers have been forced into choosing between their health and their paychecks. The Biden administration seeks to change that. But experts say it will be complicated......»»
America"s vaccine rollout is already leaving people of color behind. Healthcare providers need to make a serious effort to change this.
Health equity is a significant problem for America, rooted in centuries of racism. Our COVID-19 vacci.....»»
UnitedHealth"s stock rises, as profit fell less than forecast while revenue rose
Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. rose 1.0% in premarket trading Wednesday, after the health care services company reported a fourth-quarter profit that fell less than expected, while revenue rose above forecasts. Net income fell to $2.2.....»»
Expect exodus of physicians from health care after COVID-19 pandemic, survey says
A new survey by Coppell-based physician search and recruiting firm Merritt Hawkins found that a whopping 14 percent of doctors indicate they plan to change jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also found that 21 percent have been .....»»
How the coronavirus pandemic will change Texas’ long-term goals, priorities
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only changing the economy, health and ways of life in Texas. It’s changing the priorities of at least one group tasked with setting long-term, big picture goals for the state and implementing them......»»
UnitedHealth beats quarterly profit on strength across businesses
UnitedHealth Group Inc , the largest U.S. health insurer, on Wednesday beat quarterly profit expectations, boosted by strength across its businesses, and maintained its 2020 outlook while it continues to assess the impact of COVID-19......»»
New research sheds light on how the coronavirus travels through the air — you probably won"t walk through virus "clouds," but healthcare workers are at risk
Lucy Nicholson/Reuters The new coronavirus typically spreads when droplets from an infected patient coughs or sneezes, and the droplets land o.....»»
UnitedHealthcare, Houston Methodist physicians extend contract amid coronavirus
UnitedHealthcare customers can continue seeing Houston Methodist doctors for two additional months in light of the coronavirus crisis. Houston Methodist and UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH), the largest health insurance company nationwide and .....»»
UnitedHealth Group tells employees to go to work unless they are in a high-risk group, have covid-19 symptoms or meet other exceptions
The guidelines, shared in emails on March 15 to its 325,000 employees, differ from broad-based policies other large employers have issued that have asked or strongly encouraged employees to work from home if their role allows them to do so......»»