Cyberattacks in Arizona and Missouri have limited local resident access to critical services used by thousands of people.
In Arizona, a cyberattack brought down the systems of Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC). The 25-bed hospital in Safford, Arizona, is the primary source of healthcare for both Graham and Greenlee Counties, which have a combined population of about 50,000.
This week, the hospital said it is investigating a cybersecurity incident that is affecting its communication and information systems.
“We are working closely with law enforcement and outside experts to assess the scope and impact of the incident, including whether any patient information was compromised,” MGRMC said on Monday.
“If we determine that patient information was compromised, we will communicate directly with impacted patients. If you are or have been a patient of MGRMC, we recommend you monitor your account statements, stay vigilant about your personal data, and if you feel your information may be compromised, contact law enforcement.”
On Wednesday, the hospital released an update saying it was making progress in bringing systems back online and giving officials access to patient information.
“The disruption, although inconvenient, has had limited impact on patient experience. As a practice, MGRMC has prioritized redundancy and patient information safety in providing excellent care,” the hospital said.
MGRMC is just the latest hospital struck by a cyberattack that limited access to patient information systems and other critical tools used by doctors.
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