hospitals

New York State Mulls Groundbreaking Cybersecurity Regulations for Hospitals

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Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed cybersecurity regulations for hospitals, backed by a $500 million budget allocation in the FY24 budget. These regulations aim to fortify hospital networks against escalating cyber threats, complementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule focused on safeguarding patient data. Under the proposed provisions, hospitals must establish comprehensive … Read more

Illinois Hospital Goes Out of Business Due to Cyber Attack — More to Come?

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“The costs of recovering from a 2021 ransomware attack were too much for St. Margaret’s Health in Spring Valley, Illinois, which is closing today.” The article has useful analysis of the general vulnerabilities of hospitals, including disruptions of insurance billing systems. Experts believe ransomware and similar attacks could negatively impact the health or even lives … Read more

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