Cyberattacks can cost lives — especially in the healthcare sector. Nearly a quarter of healthcare providers victimized by ransomware reported increased mortality rates following an attack, and 70% experienced longer hospital stays or procedure delays leading to poor patient outcomes. Congress is working to pass cybersecurity legislation, but the process is laborious. Consequently, healthcare systems must act to prevent security breaches and protect patients’ data. More than two-thirds of healthcare providers are victims of cybercrime. … More
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