WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Josh Hawley issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) advanced his Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act through a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee markup. Cosponsored by Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), the legislation directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals in rural hospitals.
Unlike larger urban hospitals, rural hospitals often have little to no full-time cybersecurity personnel and are particular targets for cyberattacks. Vulnerabilities in rural hospitals' cybersecurity defenses can also be used as ...