Cyberattacks on healthcare institutions are rising with cybersecurity experts struggling to stem this tide. This sector is targeted due to the wealth of personal data held and cybercriminals are using ransomware, leading to many healthcare organizations paying the ransom. A survey found 67% of healthcare companies were hit by a ransomware attack in the previous year. Hospitals are finding it tough to find IT staff to tackle this issue.

HIMSSCast: Help with the labor shortage and more can come from tech dealmaking
Berkeley Research Group (BRG) launched its “2025 U.S. Healthcare & Life Sciences Transactions Outlook,” revealing that providers are considering deal activities to tackle AI, cybersecurity,