Physicians Practice March 3, 2023
Healthcare records and data contain sensitive information, making them a prime target for cybercriminals. Learn how to protect your practice from a data breach.
As medical practices become increasingly dependent on digital systems, the threat of a data breach looms larger than ever. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revealed 337 breaches in the first half of 2022, affecting almost 20 million individuals.
Healthcare data breach statistics show that the average cost of a healthcare data breach is $10.1 million, which is much higher than in any other industry. It becomes clear that investing in data security is critical for hospitals and medical practices to protect themselves from the costly repercussions of data breaches.
This article explains what...