Update: Cash for Medical Device Clunkers? Task Force calls for Healthcare Security Overhaul

The Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force warns that U.S. healthcare is "in critical condition" due to widespread information security weaknesses—ranging from poor governance and unsupported legacy systems to insecure medical devices—that endanger patient privacy and safety; the report cites incidents such as WannaCry and device vulnerabilities (St. Jude/MedSec, Whitescope) and recommends federal leadership, incentives to replace insecure equipment, secure development practices, and public–private coordination.