The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has acknowledged a cyber incident involving Ascension Health. The department is currently in communication with Ascension Leadership to understand their efforts aimed at minimizing any disruptions to patient care caused by the incident.
The HHS stated, "This incident serves as an important reminder of the urgency of strengthening cybersecurity resiliency in healthcare." In light of this event, the department encourages all providers, technology vendors, payers, and members of the healthcare ecosystem to enhance their cybersecurity measures.
For further information on how to bolster protection against cyber threats, the HHS directed interested parties to visit the HPH Cyber Performance Goals website.
