The proposed requirements aim to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare, mandating multifactor authentication, encryption, and routine vulnerability scans to safeguard sensitive data.
Anne Neuberger stated the plan is projected to cost $9 billion in the first year and $6 billion over subsequent four years to enhance healthcare cybersecurity.
The alarming rise in cyberattacks has spurred the need for these updates; from 2018-2023, breaches increased by 102%, affecting over 167 million individuals in 2023.
This proposal is set to update the HIPAA Security Rule to address the growing threat landscape, ensuring healthcare organizations implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures.
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