MedCity News January 20, 2025
George Pappas

Healthcare providers and vendors are learning the hard way that hackers are relentless and resourceful, constantly adjusting tactics and tools and using new technology, including AI, to launch more sophisticated attacks.

Every healthcare system in the United States has its own level of vulnerability to cyberattacks. And each system, to the degree its resources and perception allow, is trying to eliminate those vulnerabilities. But many hospitals don’t have a clear picture of where and how they’re susceptible to attacks.

Systems struggle to meet minimum compliance requirements while lacking the resources or support to implement broader cybersecurity measures. As a result, cybercriminals are breaching the walls with alarming frequency. Consider:

  • The Change Healthcare cyberattack earlier this year has cost...

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