Ascension Michigan has reported a technology system disruption that was detected on May 8. According to Airielle J. Taylor, a senior public relations specialist at Ascension Michigan, the healthcare provider immediately initiated an investigation upon noticing the unusual activity in their technology network. As a result of this disruption, access to some systems has been interrupted. Despite this setback, Ascension Michigan’s care teams are working to ensure that patient care delivery remains safe and minimally impacted.
The healthcare provider has also notified authorities about the disruption and is currently trying to determine if any sensitive information has been affected. Ascension Michigan will follow legal guidelines to notify individuals if their information has been impacted. At this time, no further details have been provided, but it has been reported that Ascension Wisconsin is facing a similar disruption.
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