Beginning last winter, Central Oregon Pathology Consultants (COPC) operated without payment for months, relying on cash on hand while navigating the aftermath of the significant Change Healthcare hack.
Health care remains a prime target for ransomware, with the FBI reporting 249 attacks in 2023 alone, raising concerns over the federal government's insufficient response.
Sen. Ron Wyden criticized the Health and Human Services Department for its cybersecurity approach, calling it inadequate and emphasizing the need for better protective measures against hackers.
Industry experts express that funding for cybersecurity in health care is critically lacking, noting that efforts to improve security are almost nonexistent amid a growing threat landscape.
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