Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- Ascension St. Vincent is investigating a cybersecurity event that began on May 8.
- Unusual activity was detected on technology network systems, impacting clinical operations.
Ascension St. Vincent, a large faith-based health care organization, is currently investigating a cybersecurity event that began on May 8. The organization, which operates hospitals and senior living facilities in 19 states, including in Carmel, Fishers, and North Indy, detected unusual activity on select technology network systems. As a result, access to some systems has been interrupted, disrupting clinical operations. The incident is being investigated with the help of a third-party expert, Mandiant, and appropriate authorities have been notified. Patients and business partners are being kept informed, and updates will be provided as more information is learned.
It has been emphasized that patient care delivery continues to be safe and minimally impacted, and efforts are being made to ensure that any sensitive information that may have been affected is handled according to regulatory and legal guidelines. Ascension St. Vincent is working diligently to resolve the situation and safeguard their systems to prevent further disruptions.
