Hospitals Urged to Forgo Computers as Cyber Threat Grows
Summary
Hospitals are being encouraged to practice providing care without their computer systems to prepare for cyberattacks. Recent attacks and system outages have caused panic and disrupted patient care, showing the need for hospitals to have backup plans to keep operating during these events.Key Facts
- Hospitals rely heavily on technology, which makes it hard to operate when systems fail.
- Cyberattacks on hospitals are increasing, forcing daily security updates instead of monthly.
- A ransomware attack at the University of Mississippi Medical Center forced clinic closures and manual operations.
- Studies show hospital deaths are higher during cyberattacks.
- Jefferson Health experienced panic when their systems went down for three hours, showing staff need training for downtime.
- Experts suggest holding regular drills to prepare hospital staff for tech outages.
- The 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare disrupted services across the U.S., affecting patient care and hospital finances.
- The American Hospital Association reports most hospitals face financial and care impacts from cyber threats.
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