Healthcare leaders are advocating for the implementation of a “Meaningful Protection” standard for healthcare cybersecurity, similar to the meaningful use program that drove EHR adoption in the early 2010s. The program would incentivize the adoption of processes and technologies that protect patients and the healthcare infrastructure. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission may be required to report on cross-border ransomware complaints involving certain foreign individuals, companies, and governments, primarily Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. Automation strategies could also be used to improve the security of connected healthcare devices.
‘Systemic gaps’ found private equity-backed healthcare companies’ cybersecurity preparedness
Private equity-backed healthcare companies have “systemic gaps” in their cybersecurity preparedness, according to a report from Clearwater Security. The findings revealed many such firms lack
