In the upcoming May 1 hearing at the House Energy and Commerce oversight subcommittee, Witty, a key figure in the UnitedHealth Group, will make her first appearance. Previously, the panel’s health subcommittee held a hearing to address the recent hack that affected Change Healthcare, but no representatives from United participated in the discussion.
Change Healthcare, the largest medical claims processor in the country, acts as a central hub for health insurers and providers. The cyberattack in February caused significant disruptions across the industry, leading to operational halts at clinics and hospitals. Billions of dollars in payments to providers were delayed, and Change Healthcare is still in the process of recovering from the incident.
During the recent hearing, lawmakers voiced frustration over the absence of United representatives, particularly since the company acquired Change Healthcare in 2022. There were discussions about the possibility of issuing a subpoena to compel United to provide testimony.
In a joint statement on Friday, Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and oversight subcommittee chair Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) expressed concerns about the financial struggles faced by Americans in the aftermath of the cyberattack. They highlighted the impact on individuals and smaller providers, emphasizing the threat it poses to critical access for patients.
Witty is anticipated to testify before the Senate Finance Committee in the near future, shedding light on
