Strengthening Healthcare Cybersecurity: Protecting Patient Data and Systems
This act aims to enhance the security of medical data and IT systems in hospitals. A new cybersecurity coordination center will be established, and smaller hospitals will receive grants for equipment and staff. Hospitals will need to meet new security standards to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs, protecting your health information from cyberattacks.
Key points
Establishment of a Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center to support hospitals in defending against cyberattacks.
A grant program for smaller hospitals and rural health clinics to acquire equipment, software, and hire IT staff.
Introduction of new, mandatory security standards for medical devices and hospital networks, enforced through Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Large hospitals providing cybersecurity assistance to smaller entities will have limited liability, encouraging collaboration.
Expired
Citizen Poll