# Change Healthcare on The No Agenda Show

Change Healthcare comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2013 to April 2024.

- **Chapters:** 10
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** October 2013 – April 2024
- **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md), [Ransomware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ransomware.md), [Cyber Attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [Unitedhealthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unitedhealthcare.md), [Blockchain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blockchain.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Cgi Federal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cgi-federal.md), [Columbia University](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/columbia-university.md), [Cyber Pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-pandemic.md)

## Chapters 1–10 of 10

### IBM Watson Supercomputer and Climate Research Prediction

- **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-04
- **Time:** 5:15–5:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/ibm-watson-supercomputer-and-climate-research-prediction.md

A prediction from the archives suggests that following its success on Jeopardy, the IBM Watson supercomputer would move into medical research and eventually secure climate research contracts. The forecast posits that Watson will be used as an authoritative voice to declare climate change as settled science. This follows an actual five-year agreement between IBM, Nuance, and Columbia University Medical Center.

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### Change Healthcare, Ransomware Cyber Pandemic

- **Episode:** [1643: NetBEUI](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1643-netbeui.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-17
- **Time:** 1:26:00–1:36:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1643-netbeui/chapter/change-healthcare-ransomware-cyber-pandemic.md

Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb discusses the massive ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealthcare. The attack disrupted a third of the U.S. medical claims system, highlighting a single point of failure in the healthcare infrastructure and prompting warnings about a potential "cyber pandemic."

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### Change Healthcare Cyberattack, Black Cat Ransomware

- **Episode:** [1642: Million Morons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-17
- **Time:** 2:06:49–2:11:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons/chapter/change-healthcare-cyberattack-black-cat-ransomware.md

Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, was targeted by the Black Cat ransomware gang, resulting in a $22 million payment and massive disruptions to the U.S. healthcare billing system. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched an investigation into the breach, which affected roughly one-third of all U.S. patient records.

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### Change Healthcare Cyber Attack and Ransomware

- **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-29
- **Time:** 2:09:10–2:13:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/change-healthcare-cyber-attack-and-ransomware.md

A major cyber attack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealthcare, has disrupted prescription drug fulfillment across the US. The ransomware gang Black Cat is suspected of the attack, which has forced many pharmacies to switch to manual paper processing and the "honor system" for billing.

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### Change Healthcare, Pharmacy Cyber Attack

- **Episode:** [1637: LIE-DAR](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-26
- **Time:** 2:02:13–2:03:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar/chapter/change-healthcare-pharmacy-cyber-attack.md

A cyberattack against Change Healthcare, a major prescription processor owned by UnitedHealth, disrupted electronic pharmacy services across the United States. The company disconnected its systems to contain the breach, which is suspected to be the work of a foreign state actor. The outage made it difficult for thousands of pharmacies to process prescription refills, highlighting vulnerabilities in the centralized healthcare technology infrastructure.

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### Naomi Wolf and Change Healthcare Digital Platforms

- **Episode:** [1334: Kackling Kamala](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1334-kackling-kamala.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-01
- **Time:** 42:50–47:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1334-kackling-kamala/chapter/naomi-wolf-and-change-healthcare-digital-platforms.md

Author Naomi Wolf warned that vaccine passports represent the "end of human liberty," arguing the platforms are designed for data aggregation rather than public health. A coalition including Microsoft, Amazon, and Change Healthcare is developing blockchain-powered "smart contracts" for health data. These digital wallets are intended to integrate vaccination status with credit history, geolocation, and payment systems like PayPal.

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### Dutch Climate Change Policy, Hospital Bankruptcy Contrast

- **Episode:** [1088: Three Chambers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-25
- **Time:** 1:26:21–1:29:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1088-three-chambers/chapter/dutch-climate-change-policy-hospital-bankruptcy-contrast.md

In the Netherlands, the Minister of Infrastructure is seeking 600 million euros to address climate change concerns following the IPCC report. During a televised debate, a critic pointed out the irony of spending massive sums on future climate goals while local hospitals are going bankrupt and patients are being displaced. The hosts discuss the global trend of "yelling" and political polarization regarding environmental spending.

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### Anti-Trump Platform, List of "Nightmares" and Policy Grievances

- **Episode:** [960: Sandy Super Strong](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/960-sandy-super-strong.md)
- **Published:** 2017-08-31
- **Time:** 1:15:06–1:19:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/960-sandy-super-strong/chapter/anti-trump-platform-list-of-nightmares-and-policy-grievances.md

Activists have compiled a comprehensive list of "nightmares" attributed to the Trump administration, ranging from immigrant deportations and healthcare cuts to the threat of nuclear war. The platform seeks to unify various progressive causes under a single demand for the regime's removal.

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### Tom Mulcair, New Democratic Party and Canadian Political Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [767: Frontier Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-22
- **Time:** 14:40–17:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/767-frontier-science/chapter/tom-mulcair-new-democratic-party-and-canadian-political-rhetoric.md

Tom Mulcair and the New Democratic Party (NDP) shifted from early frontrunners to third place in the Canadian election. A clip of Mulcair's speech emphasizes his party's commitment to healthcare, climate change, and building relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. The hosts comment on Mulcair's public speaking style and physical appearance during the campaign.

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### Kathleen Sebelius Resignation Calls, Healthcare.gov Change Orders

- **Episode:** [560: Hornet's Nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-27
- **Time:** 32:24–39:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest/chapter/kathleen-sebelius-resignation-calls-healthcare-gov-change-orders.md

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius faces criticism for her response to resignation calls. Testimony from consultants at QSSI and CGI Federal reveals that approximately eight change orders were issued for the Healthcare.gov website, including a last-minute directive to disable anonymous window shopping and force user registration.

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