Cyberattacks on hospitals cannot be completely prevented, but there are ways to lower the risk and minimize the damage. Hospitals should have crisis management plans in place, including communication templates and clear responsibilities. Departments should assess the impact of cyber incidents on their processes, considering clinical risks. Prevention should involve designing systems with security in mind, using technologies like facial or voice recognition. Auditing and security certification schemes are also recommended, along with providing cybersecurity training to staff.
How can regulators prevent cyberattacks like Change Healthcare? : Shots
The US healthcare system remains vulnerable to cyberattacks, with a cautionary tale being the ransomware attack on payments manager Change Healthcare in February 2021. Consequently,
