Ransomware attacks on healthcare systems, including Change Healthcare, are endangering patient lives and hindering access to medical records. Efforts are underway to bolster cybersecurity measures, with a focus on protecting Americans' healthcare data and ensuring privacy. The FTC has amended health breach notification rules to include health apps and expand breach notification requirements, emphasizing the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity in the healthcare sector.
Paging Cybersecurity: Healthcare Providers Need to Make a “Change” to Protect Themselves, and Their Patients, Against Cyberattacks https://t.co/Rt4DXR60VZ
As majorly disruptive cyberattacks continue to make headlines in the healthcare world, hospitals are prioritizing cybersecurity more than ever before. This piece explores reactions from five different health system executives about the recent attack... https://t.co/T2w8Hw6y2V
HHS says hospitals impacted by Change Healthcare #cyberattack can delegate breach notifications to UnitedHealth Group: https://t.co/uAe5RNLLPc. #AHAToday
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
Americans should be able to trust that their healthcare data remains private and secure. In response to the cyberattack on Change Healthcare, I'm leading a bipartisan bill to make sure @HHSGov is equipped with the most updated cybersecurity protocols. https://t.co/iDhmGwLMEZ
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
We must do more to stem the tide of ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector. They endanger patients' lives and prevent doctors from getting access to health records. https://t.co/MM2kintjya
CNN: "‘It’s putting patients’ lives in danger’: Nurses say ransomware attack is stressing hospital operations | CNN Business" https://t.co/MmgZM7yM9k