Category: cybersecurity

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. 

Increased focus is needed on healthcare cybersecurity support, protection

The stark contrast between expectations placed on healthcare providers and the reality of our cybersecurity challenges has come into sharp focus since the attack on Change Healthcare. 

Ex-employee takes responsibility for hospital data breach

A former employee has taken responsibility for a 2023 data breach at Springfield, Mo.-based Jordan Valley Community Health Center, CBS affiliate KOLR reported April 11.