Healthcare Sector Cybersecurity Introduction to the Strategy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This paper provides an overview of HHS’ proposed framework to help the health care sector address cybersecurity threats and protect patients while focusing on four steps: 1) Establish voluntary cybersecurity performance goals for the healthcare sector; 2) Provide resources to incentivize and implement these cybersecurity practices; 3) Implement an HHS-wide strategy to support greater enforcement and accountability; and 4) Expand and mature the one-stop shop within HHS for healthcare sector cybersecurity.