A report by the Health Sector Coordinating Council highlights that funding shortfalls and workforce shortages make small, rural healthcare providers vulnerable to ransomware attacks. Recommendations include adjusting federal funding for cybersecurity, increasing workforce support, and ensuring reimbursement for cybersecurity measures. Enhanced partnerships and proactive investments are crucial for safeguarding patient care and maintaining operational continuity.
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
