A pediatric brain surgeon in New Jersey faced a nightmare scenario: her practice was nearly sunk by a cyberattack, then thrown another curveball when the healthcare company responsible for the hack—and which had given her a lifeline loan—started diverting her payments to its own accounts. Now, she’s speaking out, arguing that the system is broken and needs reform.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about one doctor’s struggle—it’s a glaring example of how vulnerable small medical practices are to corporate overreach and systemic failures. If even a pediatric brain surgeon can’t navigate the system without getting squeezed, what does that say for everyone else? It’s a story that exposes the shaky foundations of healthcare finance and who really holds the power.