Healthcare data breaches by the numbers: 9 stats

Data breaches in healthcare, mainly driven by financial motives, are increasing and remain a significant threat due to delayed care, financial loss, and a loss of patient trust. In 2021, about 50 million Americans had their protected health information breached, and hacking accounted for 74% of all healthcare data breaches. High levels of vulnerability are found in over 50% of frequently used internet-connected hospital devices.