Great article from Wired Magazine concerning how ransomware is affecting the Healthcare Industry.  Here is a basic synopsis.

Link:  https://www.wired.com/story/ransomware-health-care-assurance-letters/

• Bureaucracy is a huge problem for the medical industry
• Hospitals and medical providers have to provide "Assurance / Attestation" letters they connect with
• Includes 40 detailed questions about cyber attacks...adds more pressure on strained recovery efforts
• Letters are not legally required, but the impact is significant
• Ascension ran into substantial issues doing this compliance

This is why Business Continuity and Business Resiliency is so important.