Preventing the Next Big Cyberattack on U.S. Health Care

• 2024

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• Erik Decker; John Glaser; Janet Guptill

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This article describes how a cyberattack on Change Healthcare caused major problems in U.S. health care, affecting billing and patient records. To prevent future attacks, it suggests analyzing connections within the health care system to find weak spots. It recommends improving basic security practices, protecting risky connections, and sharing information about attacks quickly. The government should help by mapping risks and supporting communication between organizations without legal fears. By working together and focusing on critical areas, the health care sector can become more secure against cyber threats by 2029.

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Focus Area: Infrastructure Failure

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Risk Management; United States; Computer Security; Health Care Sector

Institutions: Harvard Business Review

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