The recent ransomware attack on Change Healthcare has spotlighted the vulnerability of the healthcare sector to cyber threats, prompting a flurry of responses from policymakers, industry stakeholders, and security experts. Toby Gouker, CSO of First Health Advisory, emphasized the need for healthcare-specific breach disclosure rules similar to those of the SEC. The attack not only disrupted patient access to medications and caused chaos across pharmacies, hospitals, and medical practices but also exposed the largest U.S. healthcare payment system to significant risk. Federal regulators were reportedly caught off guard by the debilitating Change Healthcare cyberattack, which has led to discussions on the implementation of new rules to prevent future incidents. Proposals under consideration include offering financial incentives to hospitals for meeting cybersecurity requirements, though concerns remain about the adequacy of support for those that comply yet still fall victim to hacks. The incident has also highlighted the risks posed by third-party vendors and the need for comprehensive strategies to protect patient data and healthcare infrastructure. As the industry grapples with these challenges, the role of technology in enhancing cybersecurity defenses has been underscored, amidst spotty regulation and few new safeguards being proposed.