The Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (H-ISAC) issued a warning over the Russia-backed ransomware group Black Basta’s increased attacks on the healthcare sector, following a major cyberattack on Ascension health system. The attack resulted in disruptions to various services including imaging services and electronic health records, prompting recommendations for heightened cybersecurity measures. Black Basta has reportedly extorted more than $100 million since emerging, leading to increased concern over its potential impact on the healthcare industry.
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When payors consider only the cost of the medication and not the cost and risk to the patient, doctor, and healthcare system, the irony is
