A cyberattack has caused a disruption in clinical operations at major health care nonprofit Ascension, which operates 140 hospitals and 40 senior living facilities across 19 states. The incident has prompted Ascension to take steps to minimize any impact on patient care.
According to a statement from Ascension, the organization detected unusual activity on some of its computer systems, leading to an investigation and notification to the appropriate authorities. While the full extent and duration of the disruption are still being assessed, Ascension has initiated procedures to ensure that patient care delivery remains safe and minimally impacted.
