Major Data Breaches at Hospitals, Clinical Laboratories, and Health Plans Continue to Put Patient Data at Risk

Cyberattacks are rampant in healthcare, with 324 data breaches recorded up till July 7, 2023, affecting over 39 million people. The breaches often steal patients’ protected health information and have also forced certain hospitals to switch from digital to paper documentation. Experts emphasize the need for better security measures and regular audits to avoid the high costs of settlements and recovery from such breaches.