Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2025
Summary
The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2025 aims to improve cybersecurity within the healthcare and public health sectors. It mandates coordination between the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The act also includes provisions for enhanced breach reporting, cybersecurity standards, and workforce training.
Expected Effects
This act will likely lead to increased cybersecurity measures within healthcare entities. It will also improve the sharing of cyber threat information. Furthermore, it will provide resources and training to enhance the sector's resilience against cyberattacks.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced protection of patient data and healthcare systems from cyber threats.
- Improved coordination between government agencies and healthcare providers on cybersecurity issues.
- Increased awareness and adoption of cybersecurity best practices within the healthcare sector.
- Grants available for eligible entities to improve their cybersecurity infrastructure.
- A more skilled healthcare cybersecurity workforce through training programs.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased compliance costs for healthcare providers, especially smaller or rural entities.
- Potential delays in implementing new cybersecurity standards due to the complexity of healthcare systems.
- Possible administrative burden on HHS and CISA to coordinate and oversee the implementation of the act.
- Risk of unintended consequences or disruptions to healthcare services during the implementation of new cybersecurity measures.
- The act's effectiveness depends on the actual implementation and enforcement by the Secretary.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). Congress has the power to legislate in areas that promote the well-being of citizens, and ensuring the security of healthcare systems falls under this purview. The Act also respects the separation of powers by assigning specific roles to different branches and agencies.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).