Becker's Healthcare June 5, 2024
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden is urging HHS to mandate stronger cybersecurity measures for crucial healthcare companies in the wake of the ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Change Healthcare.
In a June 5 news release, Mr. Wyden criticized what he described as the current self-regulatory approach employed by HHS, arguing it is insufficient to safeguard patient information.
“HHS does not require companies, including UHG, to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) and other cybersecurity best practices,” Mr. Wyden wrote.
Mr. Wyden called for HHS to immediately establish minimum technical cybersecurity and resiliency standards, regular audits, and technical assistance for low-resource providers.
“It is...
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