Fierce Healthcare November 14, 2023
Dave Muoio

New York has proposed a slew of new cybersecurity regulations for the state’s hospitals and plans to funnel $500 million from its fiscal year 2024 budget to help facilities upgrade their technology systems, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday.

The regulations, if adopted, would require hospitals to establish a formal cybersecurity program among other measures to limit unauthorized access to their information systems.

“Our interconnected world demands an interconnected defense against cyber-attacks, leveraging every resource available, especially at hospitals,” Hochul said in a release announcing the proposal. “These new proposed regulations set forth a nation-leading blueprint to ensure New York State stands ready and resilient in the face of cyber threats.”

The proposed regulations will go before the state’s Public...

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Topics: Cybersecurity, Govt Agencies, Health IT, Health System / Hospital, Provider, Regulations, States, Technology
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