U.S. healthcare disrupted by cyberattacks, Senator Wyden calls for increased cybersecurity investment beyond hospitals.

Cyberattacks, notably the February ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, have severely disrupted the U.S. healthcare system, affecting billing and payment processes for many providers, including Central Oregon Pathology Consultants. Critics, including Senator Ron Wyden, deem the federal response inadequate, urging increased investment in cybersecurity beyond hospitals to include suppliers and contractors. The Health and Human Services Department's strategy may take years to implement, highlighting significant coordination issues across agencies.

September 17, 2024
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