Hackers Demand Ransom in Exchange for PHI

Article Overview

This article explains how ransomware incidents can disrupt healthcare operations and put patient information systems at risk. It is aimed at healthcare compliance, privacy, IT security, and administrative readers who need a general understanding of ransomware preparedness, response planning, backup strategies, staff training, endpoint security, law enforcement coordination, and risk-based decision-making. The article frames the issue in the context of healthcare organizations handling protected health information and discusses broad guidance for limiting harm during and after an attack.