HHS task force nears release of report on cybersecurity steps for healthcare industry

The Department of Health and Human Services' task force on cybersecurity is expected to issue its report to Congress within the next few weeks, laying out steps the healthcare industry should take to secure its data systems and protect patient and other sensitive information.

The report, which is expected to kick off a discussion on whether additional requirements or incentives are needed, was mandated by the Cybersecurity Act of 2015. It was the only sector-specific mandate in the landmark cyber...