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Ransomware forces Texas hospital to turn away ambulances
(www.theregister.com)
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Why would a hospital have to turn away ambulances if their computers don't work? They have phones and radio...
Generally these computer systems do access control, patient charting, intake management and most other critical functions, just like the rest of the world.
Blood banks and controlled medicines are likely gated behind access controlled doors, and without either it could cause major impacts to the ability to save lives