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Ascension restores its EHR system hospital-wide after ransomware attack

Ascension health system was hit with a ransomware attack due to an employee downloading a malicious file. Data may have been accessed, but patient records are believed to be secure. EHR access has been restored but patient portals may have temporary issues. The attack caused delays in patient care. Ascension is offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection. No statement on ransom payment.

Source: www.healthcareitnews.com –

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