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Anna Jaques Hospital’s computer system compromised by cyberattack

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Dissent

Dave Rogers reports:

Days after what was called a cyberattack shut down Anna Jaques Hospital’s health record system on Christmas, hospital administrators are saying little about what caused the massive failure or whether the problem has been remedied.

“Upon discovery, we immediately secured our environment and engaged cybersecurity professionals to assist in the investigation. While there may be some delays in receiving services, patient safety remains our top priority,” a hospital spokesperson said on Wednesday.

At the height of the crisis, Anna Jaques Hospital staff were turning away ambulance crews from delivering patients to its emergency department and diverting them to area hospitals.

Read more at The Daily News.

h/t, Brett Callow

Category: Health DataU.S.

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