Becker's Healthcare April 17, 2024
The American Hospital Association submitted a statement to the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee stating its concerns for potential penalties for hospitals and health systems that do not meet cybersecurity standards outlined by the Biden administration.
President Biden’s budget for 2025 suggests imposing fines on hospitals and health systems if they do not follow what the administration sees as essential cybersecurity practices. For example, starting in 2029, the administration plans to enforce important practices in hospitals. Those that do not meet these standards could lose up to 100% of their yearly payment increase. Starting in 2031, they might face extra penalties of up to 1% of their base payment.
Critical access hospitals could...
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