With the increasing number of technologies that track brain activity, a new Colorado law aims to protect people’s “neural data” from falling into the wrong hands, The New York Times reported.
Category: cybersecurity
How the Change Healthcare hack affected patient care
While the financial impacts of the Change Healthcare hack have gotten a lot of attention, the cyberattack has also harmed patients, health system leaders say.
South Carolina hospital investigating patient record mishandling
Conway (S.C.) Medical Center is conducting an internal investigation regarding accusations of mishandling of confidential patient health data, The Sun News reported April 18.
Hospital group raises concerns over cybersecurity penalties
The American Hospital Association submitted a statement to the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee stating its concerns for potential penalties for hospitals and health systems that do not meet cybersecurity standards outlined by the Biden ad…
Hackers start selling Change Healthcare data
Hackers have reportedly begun to sell patient data and business agreements they claim were stolen in the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
Lawmakers express fury toward UnitedHealth in first Change attack hearing
UnitedHealth Group drew the ire of federal lawmakers during the first hearing on the fallout surrounding the unprecedented cyberattack on Change Healthcare in late February.
North Dakota offering affordable cybersecurity for hospitals
The North Dakota Hospital Association has created a new cybersecurity initiative that provides hospitals with an affordable option for cybersecurity services, Grand Forks Herald reported April 14.
Hackers leak Change Healthcare contracts, patient data
Hackers leaked contracts and patient records purportedly stolen in the Change Healthcare cyberattack, TechCrunch reported April 15.
IT disruption persists at California health system
Fairfield, Calif.-based NorthBay Health’s IT systems are still not fully operational due to a cybersecurity incident that started on April 2.
Healthcare's growing threat: Attacks on remote access systems
Ransomware groups are increasingly focusing on executing attacks on vulnerable remote access systems in healthcare, a April 12 report from nonprofit patient safety organization ECRI found.
