October 1, 2024 at 01:32PM
UMC Health System in Texas was forced to divert patients to other locations due to a ransomware attack impacting its operations. The attack resulted in an IT outage, leading to the closure of some departments and delays in services. Patients are advised to bring medical prescription lists due to unavailability in the clinic’s system. The investigation is ongoing, with updates to follow.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. UMC Health System in Texas was forced to divert patients to other locations following a ransomware attack, causing an IT outage impacting its network.
2. The cause of the IT outage was determined to be a ransomware attack, and UMC Health System is still investigating the incident.
3. Despite the facilities remaining open, both emergency and non-emergency cases are being diverted, with some departments closed or providing services with significant delays.
4. UMC clinics are unable to access medical prescription lists due to the IT outage, and communication over the phone or online portal cannot be guaranteed, prompting those in need of immediate assistance to visit a clinic.
5. Sensitive medical information of hundreds of thousands of patients could be impacted by the ransomware attack, and UMC has not provided updates on the investigation or the security incident.
These takeaways provide a clear overview of the impact of the ransomware attack on UMC Health System and the ongoing challenges being faced.