The US healthcare industry’s ongoing battle against cyber threats was discussed in a recent House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing. Current relief methods after the recent $1 billion-per-day Change Healthcare ransomware attack were criticized, with calls for better cybersecurity practices. The lack of safeguards has been linked to the increase in cyber attacks, with 85% of US hospitals having no dedicated cybersecurity staff. The industry has been accused of prioritizing limiting liability over building up cyber defenses, leading to inadequate responses and consequences to attacks.
HHS research arm looks to boost hospital cyber defenses with $50M project
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to invest more than $50 million in developing healthcare cybersecurity tools amid a surge in