Senators Introduce Cybersecurity Standards for Healthcare
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Bipartisan senators propose new cybersecurity standards for healthcare. A group of US senators has introduced the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024, which mandates multi-factor authentication and other minimum cybersecurity standards for American hospitals and healthcare organizations. The legislation aims to enhance coordination between the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and requires HHS to implement a cybersecurity incident response plan within a year. Additionally, breached entities must report the number of affected individuals and detail corrective actions taken. The bill also includes provisions for federal training on cybersecurity best practices and grants to improve security, particularly for rural clinics. This initiative follows significant cyberattacks that have disrupted healthcare services and compromised sensitive patient data.