Change Healthcare Cyberattack Reveals Urgent Need for Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity

The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare highlights the urgent need for stronger digital security in the U.S. healthcare system. This ransomware attack, affecting a major billing and payment processing entity, has had widespread repercussions, including delays in payments to providers and potential risks to patient data. The incident underscores the healthcare industry's vulnerability to cyber threats and the critical importance of enhanced cybersecurity measures. More concerted efforts are needed from both industry and policymakers to address these vulnerabilities and protect the healthcare infrastructure from future attacks. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/29/health/cyber-attack-unitedhealth-hospital-patients.html