Healthcare Innovation November 21, 2024
HHS struggles in carrying out its cybersecurity responsibilities, GAO report shows
On November 13, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cybersecurity challenges. GAO urged the HHS to implement their prior recommendations to address the challenges.
“As the lead federal agency for the healthcare and public health sector, HHS is responsible for strengthening cybersecurity in the sector,” the report stated. “These responsibilities include coordinating with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the national coordinator for critical infrastructure security and resilience.”
“HHS has several initiatives intended to mitigate ransomware risks for healthcare and public health,”...
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