The Money Lens@themoneylensA cybersecurity issue forces a major New Mexico hospital to divert patients and close clinics
The University of New Mexico Health System is racing to fix a cybersecurity issue that has disrupted its operations. On Monday, the hospital network had to redirect ambulances to other facilities, leaving the state without a Level 1 trauma center for treating the most serious injuries. UNM Health System has advised people not to show up at its main hospital in Albuquerque and has canceled appointments at over 30 clinics. The extent and nature of the issue remains unclear. The university's health system handles about 900,000 outpatient visits and 100,000 emergency room visits annually.
