"Cyberattacks on Healthcare Organizations Affect Patient Care"

A Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute survey found that 66 percent of healthcare organizations affected by the most common types of cyberattacks reported disruptions to patient care. Fifty-seven percent reported poor patient outcomes as a result of delays in procedures and tests, 50 percent reported an increase in medical procedure complications, and 23 percent revealed an increase in patient mortality rates. These numbers suggest that healthcare organizations have made little progress in mitigating the threat of cyberattacks to patient safety and well-being. The survey determined that supply chain attacks pose the greatest risk to patient care. Sixty-four percent of surveyed healthcare organizations experienced an attack on their supply chain within the past two years. Seventy-seven percent of those affected experienced disruptions in patient care, an increase from 70 percent in 2022. This article continues to discuss findings regarding the impact of cyberattacks on patient care.

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