Digital Assaults Skyrocket as US Healthcare Industry Crippled by Cyber Attacks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – "Totally unprepared," that's how some cyber security experts describe the U.S. healthcare industry following a series of major cyber attacks.

Now, lawmakers want answers, questioning why this sector of critical infrastructure doesn't have stronger security measures.

This problem drew attention in February when a cyber attack shut down systems nationwide at Change Healthcare. Now, it's a priority, after another major attack just weeks ago on healthcare giant Ascension.

"We owe it to American patients and to our front-line healthcare providers, from health systems to clinicians and community pharmacies, to ensure that this does not and cannot happen again," said Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) at a recent hearing.

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