Report: 1 in 5 Cybersecurity Leaders Report Patient Care Disruptions
Medical Economics
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
A report from Omega Systems outlines significant cybersecurity challenges in healthcare, revealing that 20% of leaders reported patient care disruptions due to cyberattacks. The 2025 Healthcare IT Landscape Report emphasizes a growing concern among executives, with over half fearing a fatal cyber incident within five years, highlighting a disparity between rapid digital advancement and cybersecurity readiness. While 80% of executives are confident in combating AI-driven threats, gaps in practices remain, with one-third lacking regular cybersecurity training and 20% without an effective incident response plan. Additionally, outdated infrastructure poses risks, with 56% of leaders acknowledging its impact on breach recovery and 36% finding current cybersecurity tools insufficient for protecting cloud-based patient data.
