Cyberattack delays patient care at major US hospital chain

Doctors rely on computer systems to deliver care. | Getty

Patients at hospitals in one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States are facing delays in care due to a cyberattack. The disruption is stretching into its second week.

CommonSpirit Health, which operates more than 700 healthcare sites in over 20 states, said in a statement on October 4th that it was managing an IT security issue" and that it needed to take some systems offline - including electronic medical records. The issue was caused by a ransomware attack, a source told NBC News.

Doctors rely on IT systems and electronic medical records to see patient scans, check medication, and remember details about their specific treatment plan. Without them, they're left taking notes on paper and ferrying notes through a...

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