Healthcare Innovation December 7, 2023
Health & Human Services also will establish and publish voluntary sector-specific cybersecurity performance goals
Noting that cyber incidents in healthcare are on the rise, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has outlined steps it is taking to build cyber resiliency in the healthcare sector, including seeking authority to offer incentive payments to help healthcare organizations improve their cybersecurity practices.
In a new report, HHS said it is establishing voluntary cybersecurity performance goals for the healthcare sector. Currently, healthcare organizations have access to numerous cybersecurity standards and guidance that apply to the sector, which can create confusion regarding which cybersecurity practices to prioritize. HHS, with input from industry, will establish and publish voluntary sector-specific cybersecurity performance goals, setting a...