Ascension restores Electronic Health Record Access after cyberattack

Ascension has investigated a ‘ransomware incident’ after the company detected ‘unusual activity’ on certain network systems in May. Ascension St. John in Tulsa has restored Electronic Health Record (EHR) access following a cyberattack. The company detected unusual activity on certain network systems in May, leading to technical difficulties at the Tulsa hospital and all other Ascension locations. The restoration of EHR access significantly improves electronic patient documentation in care settings. This will allow most hospital departments, physician offices, and clinics to use electronic documentation, charting, and ordering systems. Ascension is also working to restore other ancillary technology systems.

प्रकाशित : 11 माह पहले द्वारा Ben Morgan में Tech

TULSA, Okla. — Ascension said the company has now restored Electronic Health Record (EHR) access.

A statement from an Ascension St. John Spokesperson confirmed the news:

“Ascension St. John has successfully restored Electronic Health Record (EHR) access, significantly improving electronic patient documentation in care settings. This will allow most hospital departments, physician offices and clinics to use electronic documentation, charting, and ordering systems. Patients should see improved efficiencies and wait times. Our team continues to work tirelessly to restore other ancillary technology systems.”

Ascension has investigated a ‘ransomware incident’ after the company detected ‘unusual activity’ on certain network systems in May.

Ascension said they responded immediately by beginning to investigate and activate their ‘remediation efforts’.

The disturbance happened to the parent company of St. John, Ascension, but it has led to technical difficulties at the Tulsa hospital and all other Ascension locations.

विषय: Security, Security Breach, Cyber Crime

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