An agency within the HHS is soliciting proposals for a new project that aims to use proven national security technologies to protect the healthcare industry from the growing threat of cyberattacks, Healthcare Dive reports.
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health said the Digital Health Security project will accept proposals through Sept. 7 on ways to boost cybersecurity in the nation’s health systems, clinical care facilities and personal health devices.
One goal of the project, also called Digiheals, is to ensure patients can continue to access care after a cyberattack at a healthcare facility. Operations can be disrupted after a serious attack, with some cyberattacks causing facilities to permanently close their doors, according to the agency. Read more.
