Cyberattacks plague health care. Critics call the federal response 'inadequate'

"Central Oregon Pathology Consultants has operated for months without pay due to a major ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, impacting essential health services and patient billing."

"Health care is the most frequent target for ransomware attacks. In 2023 alone, the FBI reported 249 attacks on health institutions, highlighting significant vulnerabilities."

"Sen. Ron Wyden criticized the federal government's response to health care cybersecurity as inadequate, emphasizing the failure to protect a system increasingly targeted by criminals."

"Mark Montgomery pointed out that the federal investment in health care cybersecurity is lacking, leading to a pervasive vulnerability within the health care industry."

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