WEDI asks HHS to ensure info exchange capabilities after cyberattacks

The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) is urging the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support the healthcare sector in combatting the increasing disruption caused by cyberattacks. WEDI’s suggestions include proactive audits, voluntary security audit programmes, developing minimum standards for third-party accreditation entities, and creating a new agency for National Cybersecurity Policy. WEDI also proposed annual nationwide cyber preparedness drills and improved data exchange processes between healthcare providers and insurance companies.