Ascension Health, based in Southfield, Michigan, experienced disruptions in some of its technology network systems on Wednesday due to “unusual activity,” which they believe was a cybersecurity event. The company responded quickly to the incident and initiated an investigation to understand the scope and duration of the disruption.
The disruption affected clinical operations, prompting officials to take a closer look at the incident to assess any additional impacts on other systems. Ascension has reassured that patient care at their facilities remains a top priority and that measures have been put in place to ensure it continues without compromise.
To investigate and resolve the issue, Ascension has engaged Mandiant, a third-party cybersecurity expert. Authorities have also been notified and are involved in the investigation to address any potential risks associated with the event. In the event that sensitive information has been compromised, affected individuals will be notified and provided with necessary support.
As a precautionary measure, Ascension is advising its business partners to temporarily suspend their connections with the company until the situation is resolved. Partners will be notified when it is safe to reconnect. More details about the incident can be found on Ascension’s website as officials work to gather more information about the disruption.