Congress directs HHS to build a rural hospital cybersecurity workforce plan and training materials
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 309.
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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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The American Hospital Association urges support for S. 2169, which directs HHS to create a rural-hospital cybersecurity workforce strategy and expand partnerships to train cyber professionals.
Coverage of a Senate HELP hearing on health cybersecurity and privacy; includes mention of the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act as a proposal requiring an HHS workforce strategy.
Story on ONCD leadership notes the nominee’s expressed support for the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act among other cyber bills.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
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