What You Should Know:
– Ascension announced it has restored EHR access in Florida, Alabama, and Austin markets affected by a recent cyberattack.
– Ascension anticipates completing EHR access across its entire network by June 14th. This will allow clinicians to access patient records seamlessly, mirroring the pre-attack workflow.
– Ascension Rx retail, home delivery, and specialty pharmacy sites are now fully operational. Healthcare providers can now transmit prescriptions electronically to Ascension Rx pharmacies for their patients.
Recovery Efforts Still Ongoing
While restoring EHR access is a significant milestone, Ascension emphasizes that the investigation and remediation of additional systems continue. The overall recovery process is complex and requires time to complete.