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October 30, 2024

Rising Cybersecurity Threats Endanger Healthcare and Patient Safety

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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Cybersecurity threats are increasingly jeopardizing healthcare in the U.S., as shown by recent attacks on major organizations like Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph and Change Healthcare, which led to disruptions in patient care and significant financial losses. With one in three Americans affected by data breaches in the past year and a sharp rise in hospital cyberattacks, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive strategy to improve cybersecurity in healthcare. Key recommendations include holding IT vendors accountable for their security measures, enhancing collaboration between Congress and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, and improving access to cybersecurity resources, as many providers currently lack adequate contingency plans due to cost barriers.

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