Can Rural Hospitals Face Cybersecurity Risks Alone?

More tech companies, and the government, are needed to address rural healthcare cyberattacks, according to the new Microsoft rural hospital cybersecurity landscape report. For rural hospitals to remain the cornerstone of healthcare delivery in the United States and continue to provide essential services to millions, Microsoft pledged to continue to expand its efforts to help support their overall resilience, including leveraging artificial intelligence to address needed efficiencies. The tech giant is also calling on technology companies, policymakers, community organizations and healthcare providers to address the urgent needs of these critical institutions. While rural healthcare providers may be currently optimistic about finances, last year saw high Medicare Advantage enrollment push half of all rural hospitals in the red.