Ascension, a major U.S. hospital operator with 140 hospitals across 19 states and Washington, D.C., is currently grappling with a significant cybersecurity incident that has disrupted clinical operations across its network. The health system detected unusual activity on its network systems, prompting an immediate investigation with the assistance of cybersecurity firm Mandiant. This incident has caused widespread disruptions in patient care, with numerous hospitals within the Ascension network forced to shut down their computer systems. The company is working diligently to ensure patient care remains safe and uninterrupted while they address the cybersecurity issue.