Ardent ransomware attack reveals potential impact on Topeka patients

Ardent Health Services, a partner network of the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, has experienced a ransomware attack, leading to a network outage and patient diversion. The incident has resulted in a temporary disruption to clinical and financial operations, with nonemergent elective procedures being rescheduled and some emergency room patients being diverted to other hospitals. The full impact and extent of compromised patient data are still being determined, and recovery efforts are ongoing. Patients are calling for transparency and communication from healthcare officials regarding the incident.