CHUG: Federal Funds to Combat Cybersecurity Threats in Healthcare?
CHUG: Federal Funds to Combat Cybersecurity Threats in Healthcare?
According to a Health IT Security, a survey including feedback from Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) showed that federal resources are largely unavailable to implement cybersecurity measures.
Unfunded federal mandates and more costly insurance coverage have left healthcare systems ill-prepared for unforeseen security breaches.
“Approximately 40 percent of respondents reported needing help in terms of grants and federal assistance, and a third of respondents said they would appreciate having regional extension centers (RECs) with cyber experts on hand who could provide guidance and expertise.”