by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 17, 2024 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
The Change Healthcare cyberattack has caused significant upheaval in the U.S. health care system, exposing widespread vulnerabilities that now threaten as many as one in three Americans whose personal information may have been compromised. The breach, which has...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 17, 2024 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
The health care industry is pushing back against a proposed rule under the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022, which mandates faster reporting of cyberattacks. While the rule aims to enhance cybersecurity by requiring companies to report...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 16, 2024 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
The health care industry has received a commendable “B+” grade in cybersecurity from SecurityScorecard, indicating stronger security practices than anticipated. The assessment focused on the top 500 health care companies, predominantly pharmaceutical and...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jun 21, 2024 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
Ascension said Friday it has restored access across all markets to the core system for electronic health records and patient portals after a cyberattack. Patients should see a smoother process for scheduling appointments and filling prescriptions, plus improved wait...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jun 13, 2024 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
Recorded Future, a cybersecurity firm, reported a significant increase in ransomware attacks targeting health care organizations following the cyberattack on Change Healthcare, which disrupted much of the U.S. health care system. The $22 million ransom paid by...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jun 10, 2024 | Health IT, Tea Leaves
Microsoft has introduced a cybersecurity initiative aimed at bolstering the defenses of rural hospitals, offering free and discounted technology services, training, and support. Collaborating with the White House, the American Hospital Association, and the National...
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