Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has declared a “major incident” due to a significant cyberattack that led to a shutdown of electronic systems. Outpatient appointments have been cancelled, emergency departments are urging only necessary visits and there have been reports of longer waiting times. The cyberattack serves as a reminder of the increasing threat facing health services globally and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.
HIPAA audits not effective at improving cybersecurity: OIG
The Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) audits of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) enforcement are ineffective and too narrow in scope, according