In 2023, US hospitals experienced a 128% increase in ransomware attacks. These cyberattacks disrupt critical medical procedures and patient care. In response, Rep. Robin Kelly proposed the Healthcare Cybersecurity Improvement Act to boost cybersecurity preparedness, particularly in smaller hospitals most at risk. The bill proposes a $100m grant program for cybersecurity measures in small to medium hospitals, mandates basic cybersecurity standards, and offers liability protection to larger healthcare systems offering assistance to smaller counterparts.
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
