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WSJ Tech News Briefing

What Social Media May Not Tell You About Weight-Loss Drugs

Apr 26, 2024
13:21
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The podcast discusses the influence of social media on promoting weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, raising concerns about the risks and regulatory disparities. It also delves into the aftermath of a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, highlighting the impact on healthcare payment processing and ongoing investigations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Social media influences perception and use of weight-loss drugs, displacing doctors as trusted authorities.
  • Cyber attack on Change Healthcare disrupts medical services, highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare technology.

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Cyber Attack on Change Healthcare

Change Healthcare, a major player in processing medical claims in the U.S., faced a serious cyber attack where the hackers demanded a ransom. The company shut down key systems, leading to disruptions in services like prescription verifications and insurer payments to healthcare providers. Despite paying a $22 million ransom, the full extent of the compromised data is still being investigated by UnitedHealth Group.

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