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DaVita Grapples with Ransomware Attack, Ensures Patient Care Uninterrupted

The dialysis provider is isolating affected systems, assessing the scope of the breach, and investigating potential data risks while maintaining critical healthcare services.

DaVita, an international dialysis firm with a dozen sites across San Antonio, says a ransomware attack encrypted parts of its computer network and disrupted its operations. 
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Overview

  • DaVita experienced a ransomware attack on April 12, 2025, encrypting portions of its network and causing operational disruptions.
  • The company activated containment protocols, including isolating impacted systems, and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to address the breach.
  • Patient care services across DaVita's network of outpatient clinics and hospitals remain unaffected despite the disruptions.
  • Law enforcement has been notified, and an investigation is underway to determine the full extent of the attack, including the potential theft of patient data.
  • This incident highlights a broader trend of rising cyberattacks targeting U.S. healthcare providers, following similar breaches at Fresenius Medical Care and UnitedHealth Group.