Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2024-02-22
UnitedHealth Group Identifies Suspected Nation-State Cyber Threat
On February 21, 2024, UnitedHealth Group identified a suspected nation-state associated cybersecurity threat that had gained access to some of the Change Healthcare information technology systems.
- Filer
- UnitedHealth Group Incorporated UNH · NYSE
- Filed
- Accession
- 0000731766-24-000045
- CIK
- 0000731766
- Signal
- UnratedHealthcare
- Source
- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
Details
The Company isolated the impacted systems to contain and assess the incident. UnitedHealth Group is working to restore the systems, has retained security experts, and is cooperating with law enforcement. The Company believes the network interruption is specific to Change Healthcare systems, and all other systems are operational. Updates are available at https://status.changehealthcare.com/incidents/hqpjz25fn3n7. As of the report, the Company has not determined if the incident will materially impact its financial condition or results of operations.
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About UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is a diversified healthcare company offering a broad spectrum of health-related services and products. As one of the largest players in the healthcare industry, its primary function is to provide services through its two distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare, responsible for providing healthcare benefits, and Optum, which provides health services through technology and information. UnitedHealth Group impacts numerous sectors including insurance, healthcare services, and pharmaceuticals, working closely with government agencies, employers, and individual consumers. With its prominent market presence, the company influences healthcare policy and innovation, striving to improve overall community health outcomes and manage healthcare costs effectively. Based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, UnitedHealth’s significant contributions to healthcare make it an essential component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, reflecting its influence in both the healthcare sector and the broader market.
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