Healthcare IT News January 24, 2024
Ahead of new enforceable standards, U.S. Health and Human Services has released voluntary cybersecurity performance goals to address the most significant cyberattack vectors hospitals and healthcare providers face.
Voluntary cybersecurity performance goals can help healthcare organizations establish layered protection and are adaptable, according to U.S. Health and Human Services. The agency’s next steps include architecting investments and incentives for healthcare organizations to implement the goals and enforcement standards.
WHY IT MATTERS
HHS published the CPGs to help healthcare organizations prioritize implementing high-impact cybersecurity practices.
Comprised of essential and enhanced goals, they align with the HHS 405(d) Program and Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group’s Healthcare Industry Cybersecurity Practices as well as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the Cybersecurity...