Central Oregon Pathology Consultants has been affected by the aftermath of the February hack of payments manager Change Healthcare. The practice operated for months without being paid, with approximately 20,000 outstanding claims as of July. The patient payment portal remains down, causing financial losses and delays. Health care is a frequent target for ransomware attacks, with concerns about the federal government’s response being insufficient. The focus on hospital cybersecurity leaves other entities vulnerable. Efforts to improve cybersecurity in the health care sector are slow and underfunded, with challenges in coordination and expertise. Advocates urge HHS to implement mandates and incentives for better defense measures.
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Cyberattacks Plague the Health Industry. Critics Call Feds’ Response Feeble and Fractured.
