House Republican leaders are calling on FBI Director Kash Patel to act aggressively to stop cybercriminal groups targeting the healthcare industry.
In a May 28 letter to Mr. Patel, the lawmakers pointed to the sharp increase in healthcare ransomware attacks and data breaches over the past several years that jeopardize patient safety and cost hospitals and health systems millions of dollars.
“We strongly encourage continued collaboration between the FBI and healthcare stakeholders, including through public-private partnerships, streamlined reporting mechanisms, and clear guidance that enables hospitals — large and small — to participate effectively in information-sharing initiatives without undue burden,” the legislators wrote.
“As members of Congress, we remain committed to supporting policies and resources that strengthen cybersecurity resilience across the healthcare sector, enhance interagency coordination, and hold malicious actors accountable.”
