In February 2024, US healthcare’s digital infrastructure faced a crisis when Change Healthcare, an integral part of healthcare operations, became a cyberattack victim. The attack, attributed to ALPHV Blackcat, disrupted critical services and reimbursement systems, revealing sector vulnerabilities. In response, joint efforts by Change Healthcare, cybersecurity firms, law enforcement, and federal agencies were initiated. The incident has invoked a nationwide discourse on improving cybersecurity measures and increasing investment towards safeguarding sensitive information and healthcare electronic infrastructures.
OCR Announces Proposed Updates to HIPAA Security Rule, Raises the Bar for Healthcare Cybersecurity | Husch Blackwell LLP
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule to improve
