Becker's Healthcare February 9, 2024
Two U.S. senators introduced a bill to combat the growing wave of healthcare cyberattacks.
U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Angus King, I-Maine, cosponsored the Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act, which would require HHS to evaluate its cybersecurity practices and priorities.
“Since the pandemic, we have seen a rise in the number of cyberattacks against our healthcare systems,” Mr. Rubio said in a Feb. 8 news release. “This legislation aims to reassure the American people by better safeguarding their sensitive information, ensuring peace of mind during these...