Healthcare organizations experience constant tension between two priorities: improving patient care, and controlling costs. To find the proper balance and focus on both of these priorities, healthcare organizations have to focus on providing positive experiences, managing resources, and innovating technology.
At the same time, a myriad cyber-related threats plague healthcare organizations, with few of greater concern than ransomware. For a healthcare organization, the ramifications of a cyberattack expand beyond financial harm. Cyber-attacks have the potential to inhibit the organization's ability to provide care. These attacks also have regulatory compliance, and legal impact as they may constitute a breach under HIPAA or result in medical malpractice. This may result in additional audits, fines, and other burdens on the organization.