What you need to know.
In February 2024, a significant cybersecurity incident occurred at Change Healthcare, a
subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. This breach exposed sensitive information, including
personal health information, social security numbers, and insurance details of millions of
Americans. The breach disrupted healthcare billing and operations across a large network,
affecting over 1.6 million healthcare professionals and 70,000 pharmacies. This breach
DID NOT occur at Cadillac Family Physicians; however, your personal data may be at risk.
Key Issues and Impacts
• The breach compromised sensitive data such as personal health information, social
security numbers, and insurance details.
- The attack affected healthcare providers’ ability to process claims, potentially impacting
patient care. - The breach highlighted compliance failures, particularly in not meeting HIPAA
requirements for data security.
Measures Taken by Change Healthcare
Change Healthcare recently mailed notices to affected individuals regarding the breach. As
a safeguard, you may enroll, at no cost to you, in online credit monitoring and identity
restoration services provided by IDX for two years.
Follow THIS LINK to the United Health Group Change Healthcare website for more
information or copy this URL and paste into a browser.
https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/ns/health-data-breach.html