Ascension hospital has been attacked by ransomware.  They’ve had to switch to paper charts, staff say it's a safety concern, and patients are experiencing delays in getting medical results. So how should institutions (and you) prepare for an attack?

GUESTS:

Hafiz Malik, Ph.D. Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, U-M Dearborn

Jim Bagian, directs the Center for Healthcare Engineering and Patient Safety (CHEPS) at the University of Michigan

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