Healthcare DIVE July 16, 2024
Emily Olsen

The bill would create a special liaison within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to help coordinate the government’s response during cyber incidents.

Dive Brief:

  • A group of bipartisan senators have introduced a bill that aims to boost cybersecurity in healthcare.
  • The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act, sponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Angus King (I-Maine), would direct the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the HHS to collaborate on improving cybersecurity in the sector and disseminate resources about cyber threat indicators and defense measures, according to a press release.
  • The legislation would also create a special liaison to HHS within CISA that could help coordinate responses during cyberattacks.

Dive Insight:

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Topics: Congress / White House, Cybersecurity, Govt Agencies, Health IT, Health System / Hospital, HHS, Provider, Technology
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