The healthcare sector is facing increased scrutiny and regulatory changes following a significant cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized amendments to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) on May 31, expanding breach notification requirements to include health apps. This move aims to enhance the security of patient data amidst rising cyber threats. Representative Abigail Spanberger emphasized the need to strengthen national defenses against cyber threats, ensuring that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is equipped with up-to-date protocols. Additionally, HHS has approved Change Healthcare to notify affected customers about the data breach, a decision supported by provider groups like the American Hospital Association (AHA). Experts like Chris Bowen, Founder & CISO of ClearDATA, and Toby Gouker of First Health Advisory stress the importance of adopting a tech mindset to safeguard patient safety and data security.
NEW: HHS gave the official okay for Change Healthcare to take on the work of notifying impacted customers about the data breach. Provider groups like the AHA have been lobbying HHS for this since March. https://t.co/UsOekUYWnr
Chris Bowen, Founder & CISO of @ClearDATA, explains the FTC's updates to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) in his new HIStalk article. It's a pivotal call for technologists, innovators, and lawmakers to ensure patient data security. ⚕️🔐 🔗 https://t.co/gSNZ9x9c4u https://t.co/gpBQ78i6Js
FTC Amends Health Breach Notification Rule to Regulate Health Apps and Expand Breach Notification Requirements https://t.co/VNf9xJdeHI #health #FTC #databreach #breach @McDermottLaw https://t.co/J7F5JYfXYP
While the impacts of cyberattacks on healthcare systems continue to be investigated, it’s imperative not to lose sight of the real impact: patient safety, says First Health Advisory's Toby Gouker in this column. #healthIT #infosec #cybersecurity https://t.co/CF4MVbMg4a
In light of the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, we must strengthen our nation’s defenses against cyber threats. I'm working to make sure @HHSGov — the agency responsible for the privacy of Americans’ healthcare data — is equipped with the most up-to-date protocols. https://t.co/FBB7IVM6cl
FTC Finalizes Breach Notification Rule Amendments Directed at Digital Health https://t.co/sLi37v5LwZ #health #digitalhealth #FTC @ChiefHealthExec https://t.co/reAfxyUm53
Healthcare Must Embrace a Tech Mindset in the Fight Against Cyber Criminals https://t.co/LtLCuEVE0y