Cyberattack Continues to Affect NH Hospitals Doctors and Pharmacies

A cyberattack on a company that provides back-end services for hospitals and other health-care providers, including approving types of care and processing payments, is still affecting patients and providers throughout New Hampshire and the rest of the country, according to the state Insurance Department.

The cyberattack, overseen by hacking groups known as ALPHV/BlackCat, hit Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of United Healthcare Services in February.

While the widest effect has been on United Healthcare, a major health insurance provider in New Hampshire, other providers including Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim and Ambetter have also been affected because of the interwoven nature of online services.