The US government may require healthcare organizations to enhance their cybersecurity following significant breaches, according to Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology. The potential rules, including encryption and compliance checks, aim to secure the healthcare data of Americans, which has been affected by large-scale leaks. Proposed changes to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards could cost $9 billion in the first year.
Healthcare organizations in the US may soon get a cybersecurity overhaul
The US Department of Health and Human Services proposes new cybersecurity requirements for healthcare organizations. The proposed guidelines include multifactor authentication, data encryption, routine vulnerability
