Healthcare institutions are custodians of vast repositories of sensitive patient data, encompassing comprehensive health histories, insurance profiles, and billing data. The ramifications of a data breach often extend far beyond the immediate task of patching the vulnerabilities and notifying the affected parties. Often, the less visible costs of these incidents can be equally, if not more, devastating to healthcare providers and the patients they serve. The aftermath of a cyberattack can reverberate for months, impacting … More
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