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Healthcare Cyberattacks Increasing and Having Greater Impact on Patient Care

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16 October 2026

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Healthtech Infrastructure

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United States

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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations are increasing in frequency and cost, significantly impacting patient care and operational disruption, with supply chain attacks causing the greatest harm. AI tools are increasingly used but often lack proper governance and controls, raising new security risks.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Healthtech Infrastructure.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must elevate cybersecurity and AI governance to a strategic priority now to protect patient outcomes and avoid costly disruptions. Attacks are rising and hitting patient care directly, so tighten controls and supplier oversight immediately.

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