On Wednesday, Ascension Health reported that some of its technology network systems were disrupted due to “unusual activity” that was detected. The company believes this incident was a cybersecurity event and immediately began an investigation into the issue. Clinical operations were impacted, and officials are currently assessing the extent of the incident, including how long it lasted. It is unknown if any other systems were affected in this disruption.
As a precautionary measure, Ascension has suspended all connections with its business partners until further notice. The company has enlisted the help of Mandiant, a third-party expert, to assist in investigating and resolving the issue. Authorities have been notified and are actively investigating the incident to determine the cause and extent of the disruption.
If any sensitive information was compromised, Ascension has stated that individuals will be notified and provided with support. The health care company is taking all necessary steps to address the cybersecurity event and ensure the safety and security of its systems and patients.
Ascension is working to gather more information about the incident and is continuously updating its website with the latest details. Officials are urging patients to seek medical attention if needed while they continue to assess the situation. The company’s top priority is patient safety, and they are taking every possible step to ensure that their facilities can continue to provide quality care during this time of uncertainty.