Health giant Kettering still facing disruption weeks after ransomware attack

Kettering Health, a network with dozens of medical and emergency centers in Ohio, is still working to recover and return to normal operations two weeks after a ransomware attack prompted “a system-wide technology outage.” On Monday, Kettering Health said in an update that it had restored “core components” of its electronic health record system provided by Epic, which re-established the company’s “ability to update and access electronic health records, facilitate communication across care teams, and coordinate patient care.” A patient who said they frequently rely on Kettering Health told TechCrunch that they and others cannot call into doctors’ offices, are having trouble getting medication refills, and some emergency rooms are closed. “Everything is being done by hand pen and paper,” the patient said. Contact Us Do you have more information about Kettering Health’s ransomware incident? Or other ransomware attacks? From a non-work device and network, you can contact Lorenzo Frances ... Read full article.