OCR’s Expectations for Preventing Ransomware in Healthcare
Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
This marks OCR’s fourth ransomware-related settlement, as ransomware incidents in healthcare have increased by 264% since 2018. OCR clarified that risk analysis must be an ongoing process, not a one-time task, allowing organizations to adapt to new technologies and emerging threats.
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