Cyberattack impacts Consulting Radiologists, causing operational disruptions

TLDR:

• A suspected cyberattack affected operations at Consulting Radiologists, causing disruptions at small healthcare facilities without in-house radiologists.
• Allina Health, one of Consulting Radiologists’ affiliated hospitals, reported a significant impact on partner clinics, with one hospital diverting stroke patients.

A suspected cyberattack disrupted operations at radiology outsourcing company Consulting Radiologists in Eden Prairie, MN, impacting small healthcare facilities without in-house radiologists the most, according to a report from Pioneer Press. Allina Health, one of Consulting Radiologists’ affiliated hospitals, reported a substantial impact on partner clinics, with one hospital needing to divert stroke patients. The incident is affecting a large portion of Allina’s partner clinics, demonstrating the potential ripple effects of cyberattacks in the healthcare sector.