A group of bipartisan senators is reviving the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act to enhance regulations and support for cybersecurity in health care. The bill aims to improve federal coordination, update HIPAA, and provide grants to health care entities, addressing vulnerabilities exacerbated by recent cyberattacks.

A Michigan rural health system has notified approximately 140,000 patients of a data breach resulting from a hacking incident. The breach highlights ongoing concerns regarding cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, particularly the risks associated with unauthorized access to protected health information.