When cyberattacks disrupt care processes, pay attention to these 3 Cs

Shareholder Rebecca Frigy Romine discusses how cyberattacks on healthcare organizations can severely disrupt patient care operations and why providers must focus on communication, coordination and continuity of care when responding to incidents. She highlights that ransomware and other cyber events are no longer just IT issues, but patient safety and operational crises that can delay treatment, disrupt clinical workflows and impact critical services. Romine emphasizes the importance of incident response planning, organizational resilience and cross-functional preparation to help healthcare providers maintain care delivery during cyber disruptions.