Hospitals and health systems have increasingly become targets of cyberattacks and the number of these incidents continues to rise.  Cyberattacks are costly, can disrupt services for varying periods of time and result in effects to patients, the healthcare team, health systems and its community.  This program highlights the experience and lessons learned as a result of cyberattacks from two hospital system leaders.

Key Takeaways:

• Review the effects of cyberattacks on healthcare systems
• Discuss the impact on patient care and clinical continuity
• Share the range of preventative and preparedness strategies that healthcare systems can take to avoid or mitigate these events.