Congressman Jefferson Van Drew, District 2 | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Jefferson Van Drew, District 2 | Official U.S. House headshot
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew shared resources for healthcare professionals affected by the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The attack, which occurred on February 21st, targeted the subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, causing disruptions in providers' access to medical billing and insurance claims systems.
UnitedHealth Group took action by disconnecting Change Healthcare's system and launched funding relief programs to assist those affected. Over $5 billion has been provided to support providers in need.
Among the resources shared by Congressman Van Drew are options for financial support, updates on the restoration timeline for Change Healthcare systems, and guidance on enrolling in temporary funding assistance. Additionally, information on pharmacy network functionality, submitting claims/payments, secure data transfer, and a status dashboard for updates on services are available.
Healthcare professionals experiencing difficulties related to the cyberattack are encouraged to reach out for assistance. Contact information for Change Healthcare Client Services and Accounts Payable inquiries have been provided, along with Congressman Van Drew's office contact numbers for further support.
For more details on the resources available, healthcare professionals are directed to the specific links and contact information mentioned above.
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