The American Hospital Association and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warn that Play ransomware has shifted tactics, employing a double-layered extortion model. Healthcare organizations are urged to patch vulnerabilities, enable multi-factor authentication, and be vigilant of unique email demands for ransom. Play has exploited weaknesses in systems like FortiOS, Microsoft Exchange, and SimpleHelp, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
The True Cost of Focusing on Cost Instead of Cost-Effectiveness
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
