Cyberattack Costs Juan F. Luis Hospital Up to $800,000 Weekly
The April cyberattack on Juan F. Luis Hospital's electronic systems resulted in significant financial losses, with costs ranging from $750,000 to $800,000 per week, according to CEO Darlene A. Baptiste.
The attack, which occurred on April 26, forced the hospital to operate manually for nearly five months, causing delays in billing and impacting cash flow. However,
no patient or staff data was compromisedduring the breach.
- The hospital was unable to submit electronic bills for months, resulting in major cash flow delays.
- Staff had to revert to manual paper billing, adding to the operational challenges.
CEO Darlene A. Baptiste discussed the impact of the cyberattack during the hospital's "Conversations on Care: Community Dialogue" town hall, highlighting the need for a complete rebuild of the hospital's technology infrastructure.
Author's summary: Cyberattack costs hospital up to $800,000 weekly.