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Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024

4/16/2024, 1:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 4054

The Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 s 4054, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at enhancing cybersecurity measures within the healthcare industry. The bill focuses on addressing the growing threat of cyber attacks on healthcare systems and the sensitive patient data they hold.

Key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force to develop and recommend best practices for healthcare organizations to improve their cybersecurity posture. 2. Requiring healthcare organizations to conduct regular risk assessments and implement cybersecurity measures to protect against cyber threats. 3. Promoting information sharing and collaboration between healthcare organizations, government agencies, and cybersecurity experts to better respond to and prevent cyber attacks. 4. Providing resources and support to help healthcare organizations enhance their cybersecurity capabilities, including training programs and technical assistance. Overall, the Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024 aims to strengthen the cybersecurity defenses of healthcare organizations and better protect patient data from cyber threats. By promoting collaboration and best practices, the bill seeks to improve the overall cybersecurity posture of the healthcare industry and safeguard sensitive information.

Current Status of Bill S 4054

Bill S 4054 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2024. Bill S 4054 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 22, 2024.  Bill S 4054's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 22, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4054

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4054

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4054

Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024
Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024
A bill to require entities to meet minimum cybersecurity standards to be eligible for Medicare accelerated and advance payment programs if the reason for the need for such payments is due to a cybersecurity incident.

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