Recently, Ascension Michigan experienced a disruption in its technology systems on May 8. The healthcare provider immediately launched an investigation into the unusual activity, with Airielle J. Taylor, senior public relations specialist, stating that access to some systems has been interrupted as the process continues. Care teams have implemented procedures to ensure safe patient care delivery with minimal impact.
The incident has caught the attention of authorities, and Ascension Michigan is currently working on determining if any information has been affected by the disruption. If sensitive data has been impacted, the healthcare provider will notify those individuals in accordance with legal guidelines. Currently, no further details about the incident have been released.
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