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Another House bill to aims to protect against hospital cyberattacks

In response to a 128% increase in ransomware attacks on hospitals in the year 2023, Rep. Robin Kelly has introduced the Healthcare Cybersecurity Improvement Act. The proposed law aims to improve cybersecurity preparedness especially for smaller hospitals, proposing four key components including an initial grant program of $100 million, mandating cybersecurity standards, and providing liability protection to larger healthcare systems offering aid.

Source: www.healthcareitnews.com –

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