Health IT Security February 15, 2024
Jill McKeon

The Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act would require HHS to perform regular evaluations of its cybersecurity systems.

US Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act, aimed at bolstering cybersecurity efforts within HHS.

Specifically, the act would require HHS to perform routine cybersecurity evaluations of its cybersecurity systems and deliver biannual reports on its practices and progress.

“In recent years, several of Maine’s major healthcare providers have been the victims of cyberattacks. This threat to America’s critical infrastructure is real, and could literally mean the difference between life and death — we must take proactive steps to enhance the cybersecurity of our healthcare and public health sectors,” said King, who is...

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