Medical Economics July 23, 2024
What the change health care cyberattack can teach medical practices about protecting their information
The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a pivotal technology provider for numerous U.S. medical practices, has sent shockwaves through the health care industry. In connection with this, data breaches targeting medical records have also become alarmingly frequent. Since 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services has observed a steady increase in such incidents, with a staggering 741 significant breaches reported in 2023 alone.
This troubling reality places medical practices in a vulnerable position. The security of patient information revolves around trust and ethical responsibility, more than just being a compliance issue. Health care providers become the subject of public scrutiny and other severe legal consequences...
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