“Extreme weather events, a CBRN incident, cyberthreats and infectious diseases having pandemic potential all put Americans on notice for 21st century health security hazards, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says in its newly developed National Health Security Strategy 2019-2022…”
“Meanwhile, the NHSS points to the pros and cons associated with cyberthreats and technology, which both has advanced how the nation saves more lives, but also creates consequences such as technology dependence that in turn requires huge investments in defense systems; the faster availability of myriad weapons that may get used for malicious purposes; and the increased chance that classified public health data or scientific research could be misused.”
“Healthcare’s increasing dependence on having an interconnected health IT infrastructure, for example, puts sensitive patient data at risk, HHS warned in the NHSS…” Read the full article here.
Source: National Health Security Strategy includes all-of-government approach to combat threats – By Kim Riley, February 14, 2019. Homeland Preparedness News.
