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Two Maryland hospitals hit by cyberattack, compromising systems
WYPR • • business
Key Points:
- Anne Arundel Medical Center and Doctors Community Medical Center experienced cyberattacks causing some ambulances to reroute non-critical patients.
- Luminis Health, the parent company, confirmed the incident and is investigating with legal and cybersecurity experts, noting certain systems are currently unavailable.
- Both hospitals remain open, but electronic patient records may be inaccessible, and it is unclear if any patient data has been compromised.
- Patients are advised to call a designated number for updates on appointments and services amid the disruption.
- Cyberattacks on healthcare facilities have increased recently, with notable incidents in 2024 affecting Baltimore’s St. Agnes Ascension Hospital and Optum, impacting system operations and compromising personal information.
