HHS Unveils $9B Cybersecurity Overhaul for Healthcare

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is rolling out new cybersecurity mandates by 2025 to safeguard patient data after a 93% surge in breaches and ransomware skyrocketing 278% from 2018-2022. Healthcare giants like UnitedHealth saw over 100 million records compromised, prompting rules for multifactor authentication, data encryption, and annual audits. With a hefty $9 billion first-year investment, even small clinics might need to brace for compliance—while hoping cyber villains find another hobby.