Hospitals & Facilities
Delayed care, closed pharmacies, hospitals on diversion: Two weeks into the ransomware attack on Ascension
The nonprofit hasn’t released a timeline on restoring systems.
Neelam Bohra is an Austin-based reporter for Healthcare Brew. She's previously reported on disability issues as a fellow for the Texas Tribune and the New York Times, as well as covered labor policy for Politico Pro and national culture for CNN Digital.
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