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NOTICE OF DATA BREACH: CHC/UNITEDHEALTH GROUP (PLEASE READ!)
Posted 07/31/24Change Healthcare (CHC), which is owned by UnitedHealth Group, manages health care technology pipelines connected to tasks such as processing insurance claims and billing for thousands of healthcare providers worldwide. On February 21, 2024 CHC became aware that bad actors had hacked their database, potentially stealing the personal health information of millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, it is very difficult for insurance companies, physicians, hospitals, dentists and other healthcare providers to know what, if any, PHI might be impacted.
In plain language, be wary of any phone call, text, or email requesting any of your personal information. Use the customer services contact information on your credit, debit, insurance cards or utility billing statements to return calls – do not trust caller ID. Monitor your credit reports for evidence of accounts that you did not open or close.