Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
• Ascension Hospitals experienced a cyber attack, causing delays in patient care
• Patient Caroline More is struggling to receive necessary tests and a diagnosis
In a recent cyber attack on Ascension Hospitals, 142 facilities were breached, causing significant delays in patient care and access to medical services. One such patient, Caroline More, shared her struggles with uncertainty and delayed tests in the aftermath of the attack. More expressed a loss of trust in the institution and shared her frustration at not being able to access her lab test results or receive a diagnosis. The patient is now reconsidering her care options and has had to spend additional time and money to seek alternative medical services.
Ascension officials are working to restore access across the network, but patients like More continue to face challenges in receiving essential medical care. The patient’s concerns extend beyond her own situation, as she worries about the security of her data and the potential impact on other patients nationwide. As she waits for a potentially life-altering diagnosis, More emphasizes the physical, emotional, and financial impact of the cyber attack on her well-being.
