Cyberattack on UnitedHealth still impacting prescription access: "These are threats to life".

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Cyberattack on UnitedHealth still impacting prescription access: "These are threats to life".

March 13, 2024

Sganga N, Triay A. CBS Evening News. February 29, 2024.

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As health care becomes more technology-reliant, processes, devices, and care access are at increased risk due to system weaknesses and attack. This news story discusses a cyberattack on a large health technology provider that has reduced access to needed medications for patients.

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