Stronger cybersecurity in healthcare starts with smart policy

Cybersecurity in healthcare is essential to keeping patients safe. For hospitals, a data breach isn’t a mere inconvenience — it can delay life-saving treatments and disrupt vital care. Addressing these risks requires targeted, supportive legislation that makes cybersecurity the foundation of patient safety, empowering healthcare organizations — regardless of size — to meet essential security standards and keep patients safe.

Cyberattacks have direct and immediate consequences for patients, from diagnosis delays and rerouted ambulances to stalled prescriptions. While large healthcare systems in densely populated areas often have the resources to recover quickly and invest in robust cybersecurity in the first place, smaller providers — particularly in rural or underserved regions — face a more challenging battle. Limited budgets, outdated infrastructure, and constant cyber threats make comprehensive protection a persistent challenge for these facilities.