U.S. lawmakers have introduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act to set mandatory cybersecurity standards for healthcare organizations. Sponsored by Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, the bill aims to address weak cybersecurity practices in healthcare, require annual audits, and enforce stronger penalties for non-compliance. It also provides $1.3 billion in federal funding to improve cybersecurity defenses, especially in hospitals.
Concerns over the security of electronic personal health information intensifies
Ascension Health warned that the personal data of its patients and staff were compromised during a ransomware attack in May that impacted around 5.6 million
