Enhancing Patient Safety

The Critical Role of Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Nathan E Botts 0 155 Article rating: No rating

Cyberattacks pose significant risks to patient safety and the operational stability of healthcare organizations. A recent article from HIPAA Times related that unauthorized access to patient data can lead to theft or alteration of medical information, potentially compromising patient health outcomes. For instance, the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack severely disrupted the UK's National Health Service, causing ambulance diversions and surgery cancellations, thereby threatening patient care.

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