WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Angus King (I-Maine) have introduced the bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act to bolster the healthcare and public health sectors’ cybersecurity in light of recent, devastating cyberattacks.
Earlier this year, the healthcare sector faced a ransomware attack on the health payment platform Change Healthcare, highlighting the lack of preparation and training during recovery.
“In recent years, hospitals and other healthcare facilities in Indiana and the USA have experienced a dramatic increase in cyberattacks,” said Senator Young. “Our bipartisan bill takes critical steps to protect patient’s data and strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure.”
The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act will direct the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to collaborate on improving cybersecurity and make resources available to non-federal entities relating to cyber threat indicators and appropriate defense measures.
The full text of the legislation can be found here.
