Sens. Wyden and Warner Introduce Legislation that Would Require HHS to Enforce Minimum Cybersecurity Standards for HIPAA-Covered Entities and Business Associates

Sens. Wyden and Warner Introduce Legislation that Would Require HHS to Enforce Minimum Cybersecurity Standards for HIPAA-Covered Entities and Business Associates

Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act (S.5218) in response to a surge in cyberattacks on health care organizations (one-page summary, section-by-section, bill text). These attacks, such as the one against Change Healthcare earlier this year, have compromised patient privacy and disrupted essential medical services. Sen. Wyden has criticized the lax… (Colocho, September 26, 2024) #Health Information Technology, #Hospitals, #Prevention, #Privacy, #Transparency