At Least 750 US Hospitals Faced Disruptions During Last Year’s CrowdStrike Outage, Study Finds

According to a recent study, at least 750 US hospitals faced disruptions during the CrowdStrike outage that occurred last year. More than 200 of these hospitals experienced outages in services related to patient care. The study, conducted by researchers, highlights the significant impact the CrowdStrike outage had on the healthcare sector. CrowdStrike is a leading cybersecurity firm, and its services are widely used by healthcare organizations to protect their systems and data. The outage resulted in widespread disruptions, affecting patient care and hospital operations. The researchers emphasize the importance of healthcare organizations having robust backup and disaster recovery plans in place to mitigate the impact of such incidents. The findings underscore the critical role that technology and cybersecurity play in the healthcare industry, and the need for healthcare providers to prioritize the resilience and reliability of their IT infrastructure.