Ransomware Breach at Anna Jaques Hospital Exposes Data of 316,000 Patients; Atrium Health Affected 585,000 Individuals

A ransomware breach at Anna Jaques Hospital has compromised the personal data of approximately 316,000 patients. The incident is part of a broader trend in healthcare cybersecurity, as highlighted by experts noting that 2024 is on track to become a record year for health data breaches. This breach follows another significant data compromise at Atrium Health, which affected 585,000 individuals. The growing frequency of such cyberattacks raises concerns about the adequacy of existing regulations like HIPAA in addressing emerging technologies and threats in the healthcare sector.