How health care can fight life-threatening data breaches

Healthcare data breaches can severely disrupt patient care and hospital operations, beyond just leaking medical and financial records. Such breaches, like a ransomware attack that recently impacted Ohio’s Memorial Health System, can shut down hospitals and emergency services. Long-term solutions include interoperable systems, strengthening IT infrastructure, and ensuring real-time backups of medical records. The healthcare industry’s rising threat landscape calls for comprehensive, worst-case scenario planning and the development of operational resilience.