Strengthening Healthcare Cybersecurity: Protecting Patient Data and Medical Services.
This law aims to protect your medical data and ensure continuous healthcare delivery by strengthening the cybersecurity of hospitals and medical facilities. It mandates coordination between government agencies (CISA and HHS) for rapid response to cyberattacks and requires updated risk management plans to secure sensitive systems and medical devices. These changes are intended to curb the rising number of cyberattacks that lead to higher healthcare costs and negatively affect patient health outcomes.
Key points
Increased protection for your electronic health records and medical devices against cyberattacks that could disrupt treatment or lead to data theft.
Federal agencies responsible for infrastructure security (CISA) and health (HHS) must closely coordinate to share threat information and provide training to healthcare staff.
HHS can designate high-risk facilities (like major hospitals) to prioritize the allocation of cybersecurity resources and enhance their resilience against attacks.
Requirement to update risk management plans in the health sector, addressing specific challenges faced by small, rural facilities and the security of medical equipment.
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