https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2019/01/hhs-releases-voluntary-cybersecurity-practices-health-industry/153835/
By Frank Konkel
Executive Editor
Nextgov
January 2, 2019
The Department of Health and Human Services on Friday released a
publication containing voluntary cybersecurity practices to healthcare
organizations ranging in size from local clinics to large hospital
systems.
Titled "Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and
Protecting Patients," the four-volume publication is the result of a
two-year public-private partnership between HHS and healthcare industry
professionals. According to a press statement from HHS, more than 150
cybersecurity and healthcare experts participated in the effort, which was
mandated through the Cybersecurity Act of 2015.
"Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. It is the responsibility of
every organization working in healthcare and public health," Janet Vogel,
HHS Acting Chief Information Security Officer said in a statement. "In all
of our efforts, we must recognize and leverage the value of partnerships
among government and industry stakeholders to tackle the shared problems
collaboratively."
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