GAO: HHS falls short on healthcare cybersecurity
Becker's Healthcare November 15, 2024
The U.S. Government Accountability Office said HHS “continues to have challenges” as the lead agency for healthcare cybersecurity.
Here are five recommendations from the GAO’s Nov. 13 report:
1. HHS should track hospitals’ adoption of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework to “identify, detect, protect, respond, and recover.”
2. HHS should evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity support it provides for the healthcare sector, such as guidance documents, threat briefings, training and job aids.
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