AnMed Network Shutdown by Hackers; Offices Closed Monday

Observer Reports

AnMed Health was the victim of a cybersecurity attack on its network on Sunday, and has announced closing of all offices Monday to work on a solution. Here is there statement:

“We are currently experiencing a cybersecurity disruption involving malware that is impacting our network. We are working diligently to return our systems to full functionality as quickly as possible with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity specialists as well as state and federal authorities.

Protecting patients and providing safe, high-quality care remain our highest priorities. Decisions regarding procedures, patient transfers, diversions and operational processes are being made with patient safety as the guiding principle.

AnMed Medical Group offices will be closed Monday, July 27. Patients with elective procedures scheduled for Monday, July 27, will be contacted directly by AnMed staff with additional information. AnMed Imaging Services also will be closed Monday, July 27.

AnMed Urgent Care locations, AnMed Kids Care, AnMed Integrated Therapy locations and AnMed Laboratory Services will open as scheduled on Monday, July 27.

We are coordinating closely with emergency medical services, regional hospitals and public safety partners to ensure patients continue to receive the care they need in the most appropriate setting. We are grateful to our healthcare partners across the region and to the Upstate community for their collaboration, patience and support.

We also extend sincere thanks to our physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical teams and all employees, whose professionalism, flexibility and extraordinary efforts are helping ensure patients continue to receive safe care during this response.

Additional updates, including operational plans for the coming days, will be shared as more information becomes available.

In the event of a medical emergency, call 911.”