A cybersecurity issue forces a major US hospital to divert patients and close clinics

A cybersecurity issue disrupted the University of New Mexico Health System on October 26, prompting patient diversions and clinic cancellations before operations began resuming in phases.

• The health system told people not to go to its main Albuquerque hospital and cancelled appointments at more than 30 clinics.· 2 sources
• The issue led to ambulances being sent to other hospitals; Presbyterian Healthcare Services and Lovelace Health System said they were coordinating to take additional patients.· 1 source
• The health system said hospitals and clinics began resuming operations in phases later that day, while the incident remained under law-enforcement investigation.· 1 source