The Change Healthcare breach: What changed, what didn’t, and what must
Author
Kel Pults, Chief Clinical Officer & VP Government Strategy, MediQuant
The 2024 Change Healthcare breach marked a turning point for the healthcare industry. It exposed critical vulnerabilities in current data governance and security practices, underscoring that no organization — regardless of size or resources — is immune to cyber threats. A year later, it’s clear that while some progress has been made, there is still much to be done to protect patient data and ensure continuity of care.
Read the full article in Security Magazine.
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