Industry and government must act now to stabilize healthcare cybersecurity by 2029, leaders say
The Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) on Tuesday issued a call for urgent reforms in the nation’s healthcare cybersecurity policy, testifying before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) with a suite of recommendations aimed at addressing the sector’s increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks.
Speaking on behalf of the HSCC Cybersecurity Working Group (CWG), Executive Director Greg Garcia outlined a multi-part plan that seeks to realign government policy, infrastructure planning, and private-sector accountability to better safeguard healthcare systems and patient data.
Critical points addressed in the testi include:
Calling for a Pause on HIPAA Security Rule Updates
Mapping Critical Infrastructure and Enhancing Risk Visibility
Restoring and Reauthorizing Cybersecurity Collaboration Channels
Raising the Bar for Vendors and Third-Party Providers
Investing in Rapid Response and a Cyber Safety Net
Aligning with the 5-Year Strategic Plan
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