LINCOLN- A cyberattack last week on a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary is apparently causing problems for numerous hospitals across the state. The Nebraska Hospital Association said in a press release that a majority of the state's hospitals utilize Change Healthcare, one of the largest companies in the country for financial and clinical authorizations.

UnitedHealth Group, which operates Change Healthcare, disclosed the cyberattack last Thursday, saying that a cybercrime group had accessed some of their informational technology systems. Change Healthcare has been providing updates on a special website, and as of Thursday of this week, the issue is still unresolved.

According to the Hospital Association, hospitals that utilize Change Health care may be experiencing issues with prior authorizations for drugs, surgeries, and other medical procedures. Insurance verification, cost estimates, and patient billing are also reportedly experiencing issues. "Our hospitals are doing their best to manage through these challenges as quickly and efficiently as possible," said NHA president Jeremy Nordquist.

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