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Addressing Cybersecurity in Rural Healthcare - SKhan - 06-27-2023
Limited budgets and leaner staff mean the ongoing healthcare cybersecurity crisis poses a unique risk for rural providers.
While any cyberattack on healthcare infrastructure has the potential to disrupt care and negatively impact patient outcomes, these events pose a significant risk for rural populations. In these areas, the nearest alternative hospital might be hours away, meaning system downtime resulting from a cyberattack may have life-threatening implications.
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