Change Healthcare

Company

Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026

Timeline

  1. Public Disclosure

    Mississippi family shares their story of the cyberattack during surgery with national news outlets.

  2. Incident Reported

    Initial reports of the cyberattack affecting hospital systems in Mississippi emerge.

  3. Industry Precedent

    The Change Healthcare cyberattack causes massive disruption, setting the stage for increased scrutiny of health IT security.

Stories mentioning Change Healthcare 1

health-it Very Bearish

Mississippi Family Speaks Out After Cyberattack During Lifesaving Surgery

A Mississippi family is sharing their harrowing experience after a cyberattack disrupted a critical liver transplant surgery, highlighting the life-threatening consequences of healthcare ransomware. The incident underscores the urgent need for robust cybersecurity protocols to protect patient safety during high-stakes medical procedures.

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