Tech Giants Aid Small Hospitals’ Cybersecurity

Healthcare Under Siege: The Rising Threat of Cyberattacks

Logan Health in Kalispell, Montana, serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that small hospitals face in the digital age. Over the past five years, it has endured three significant data breaches, exposing sensitive patient information of hundreds of thousands, resulting in a $4.2 million lawsuit settlement. The increasing number of devices requiring internet connections—from MRI machines to heart rate monitors—amplifies the risk of such breaches. According to Beau Woods, a cybersecurity expert, "If you can’t afford to protect it, you can’t afford to connect it."