U. S. government opens probe into UnitedHealth cyberattack

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(Minnetonka, MN)  --  Federal officials are opening an investigation into the cyberattack at  Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group.  

The February 21 attack disrupted pharmacy refills and insurance claims processing at clinics and hospitals across the country.  

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services probe will focus on identifying the extent of a possible breach, and compliance by UnitedHealth and their Change Healthcare unit with the federal law.  

Officials with the healthcare system say they will cooperate with the investigation.