In February 2014, HHS published the previously announced Healthcare and Public Health Sector (HPH) Cybersecurity Performance Goals with the intention to help the sector prepare for and respond to cyber threats, adapt to the evolving threat landscape, and build a more resilient sector. HHS has published these voluntary and healthcare-specific Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs) to help healthcare organizations prioritize implementation of high-impact cybersecurity practices. 

 

These CPGs are a voluntary subset of cybersecurity practices that healthcare organizations, and healthcare delivery organizations in particular, can prioritize to strengthen cyber preparedness, improve cyber resiliency, and ultimately protect patient health information and safety. In this panel session we will hear from leading experts in the field on their assessment of the goals as well as how they intend to implement them at their organization. We will discuss specific strengths and weaknesses of the approach and have a look forward on how they may impact healthcare organizations' practices and accreditation.