Amid a national health payment crisis, Biden administration officials have called upon UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) to take decisive action to stabilize the U.S. health system.
The crisis, triggered by a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, has left hospitals and healthcare providers grappling with financial instability, jeopardizing their ability to deliver essential care.
Led by Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden, the administration implored Andrew Witty, CEO of UnitedHealth, and other industry leaders to expedite emergency funding for affected providers.
The meeting, spearheaded by Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser, …