Cybercriminals stole the health records of more than 9 million Americans last year, according to data from U.S. Health and Human Services. The data collected includes breaches from hospitals, health insurers and other health organizations covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which makes breaches public when they affect more than 500 people.
The need for robust cybersecurity legislation has never been more urgent. The Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act (HCCRA) of 2024 is a proposed bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing cybersecurity resilience across the health care sector.