UnitedHealth and Ascension have experienced significant cybersecurity breaches, highlighting the need to strengthen patient health information protections. Ascension, a national hospital operator with approximately 140 hospitals, has been particularly affected by a ransomware attack that occurred on May 8, 2024. The attack has rendered multiple digital technology systems inaccessible, leading to ongoing disruptions in hospital operations. Some babies have been transferred to other hospitals due to the limitations at Ascension Seton. The situation remains unresolved, with disruptions continuing more than a week after the attack. The incident is eerily similar to a previous hack on Change Healthcare.