HealthIT Answers November 21, 2024
By Chuck Suitor, Strategic Advisor of Healthcare, ColorTokens
Picture a hospital where the power is out, patient records are inaccessible, and life-saving equipment has stopped functioning. This scenario could become a reality if we don’t take immediate action. Cyberattacks have evolved beyond mere data theft; they now pose a direct threat to patient safety and the integrity of our healthcare system.
The Critical State of Healthcare Security
Cyberattacks on healthcare providers have surged to unprecedented levels. In 2023, the U.S. experienced the highest number of reported data breaches and the largest volume of compromised records. That year, 725 data breaches were reported to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), exposing or improperly disclosing over 133 million records. These figures are...
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