Cybersecurity incident disrupts operations at Tenet hospitals

Tenet Healthcare Corporation experienced a cybersecurity incident that temporarily disrupted some acute-care operations. Tenet suspended user access to impacted IT applications, implemented cybersecurity protection protocols, and restricted unauthorized activity. The company stated that critical applications have largely been restored, and efforts to restore IT operations are progressing. Reports emerged of disruptions at Tenet-owned hospitals in Massachusetts and Florida. The incident is currently under investigation, and measures are being taken to protect patient and employee data. The incident reflects the increasing rates of cyber incidents in the healthcare industry.