Pharmacies face cyber security disruptions leading to system outages

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Pharmacies across the country are experiencing system outages due to a “cyber security issue,” according to Change Healthcare’s status page. Change Healthcare handles orders and patient payments for pharmacies across the U.S.

In the article “Bonds Pharmacy experiences system outages,” Stephanie Southey reports on the widespread system outages affecting pharmacies across the country due to a cyber security issue. The issue stems from Change Healthcare, a company that handles orders and patient payments for pharmacies. As a result, pharmacies are unable to process prescriptions, leading to disruptions in healthcare services.

The cyber security issue has impacted pharmacies’ ability to fulfill orders and process patient payments, causing a significant disruption in their operations. The outage is attributed to Change Healthcare, and it is affecting pharmacies nationwide, highlighting the vulnerabilities in the healthcare system’s digital infrastructure.

Pharmacies are working to address the system outages and find solutions to resume normal operations. While the exact cause of the cyber security issue remains unclear, the incident underscores the importance of robust security measures and contingency plans in the healthcare industry.