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Massive Cyberattack Hits Ascension Health and 140 Hospitals
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In today's episode, we delve into a pressing issue that has recently shaken the healthcare industry: the cyberattack on the Ascension Healthcare System. This significant breach has not only compromised data but also highlighted the vulnerability of healthcare systems to cyber threats, significantly impacting patient care as hospitals are forced to revert from electronic to paper charting.
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Key Discussion Points:
- Overview of the Ascension Cyberattack: We'll explore the details of the recent cyberattacks on Ascension Healthcare System, examining how and why the breach occurred.
- Cybersecurity Preparedness in Healthcare: Discussing the general readiness of healthcare systems to handle such cyber threats and what measures can be taken to enhance security.
- Impact on Patient Care: A critical look at how switching from electronic to paper charting affects patient care, the risks involved, and the broader implications for healthcare service delivery.
Links:
NPR: How the Ascension Cyberattack Is Disrupting Care at Hospitals
396 episodes
Manage episode 419998289 series 1470444
In today's episode, we delve into a pressing issue that has recently shaken the healthcare industry: the cyberattack on the Ascension Healthcare System. This significant breach has not only compromised data but also highlighted the vulnerability of healthcare systems to cyber threats, significantly impacting patient care as hospitals are forced to revert from electronic to paper charting.
Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Monday afternoon and Thursday Evening https://www.drberrypierre.com/YTsubscription
Let's Connect:
Lunch and Learn Patreon Family
Key Discussion Points:
- Overview of the Ascension Cyberattack: We'll explore the details of the recent cyberattacks on Ascension Healthcare System, examining how and why the breach occurred.
- Cybersecurity Preparedness in Healthcare: Discussing the general readiness of healthcare systems to handle such cyber threats and what measures can be taken to enhance security.
- Impact on Patient Care: A critical look at how switching from electronic to paper charting affects patient care, the risks involved, and the broader implications for healthcare service delivery.
Links:
NPR: How the Ascension Cyberattack Is Disrupting Care at Hospitals
396 episodes
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