Majority of Healthcare Organizations Say Cyberattacks Cause Care Delays, Longer Hospital Stays
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations are increasingly compromising patient care, with 72% of institutions reporting delays due to common threats like ransomware and supply chain attacks—up from 69% the previous year. A recent report from Proofpoint and the Ponemon Institute highlights that 93% of surveyed entities experienced a cyberattack in the past year, with 96% facing data loss or exfiltration, causing significant disruptions in patient services. The link between cyber safety and patient safety is crucial, as attacks can lead to prolonged hospital stays and suboptimal clinical outcomes, ultimately endangering lives. This underscores the urgent need for healthcare professionals to prioritize cybersecurity measures to protect both data and patient care quality.
