Protenus’s annual Breach Barometer reported 1,161 breaches affecting 171 million patient records in 2023, up 187% compared to 2022. While the number of breaches increased 2%, actual incidents dropped 1% to 942. However, the actual number of breached records may be higher as many entities used vague markers in their reports or didn’t report to a central agency. Protenus criticized the lack of transparency, particularly regarding ransomware attacks.
Cybersecurity on Health Plan Radar
By 2025, health plans will focus more on cybersecurity due to increased risks of data breaches. For instance, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association will
