PYMNTS.com May 9, 2024
In response to a recent cyberattack that exposed the data of 100 million Americans, the Biden administration reportedly intends to require hospitals to meet minimum cybersecurity standards.
Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger said Thursday (May 9) at the Bloomberg Tech Summit that the administration plans to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking in the coming weeks, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
This rulemaking will establish minimum cybersecurity requirements not only for hospitals but also for other entities that receive funding from Medicare and Medicaid, the report said, citing an unnamed source.
The White House aims to address the vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector and protect sensitive patient information from cyberthreats, according to the report.
The announcement...
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