Research Grants
Funding For:
The Effect of Hospital Ransomware Attacks on Health Care Delivery and Patient Outcomes
Cost & Quality
Recipient:
Hannah Neprash, University of Minnesota
Grant Period:
Jan 01, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
AMOUNT:
$55,803.00
Summary of the Project:
Despite increased occurrences, the lack of data on ransomware attacks has impeded research. This research team will use a newly developed database to analyze how hospital ransomware attacks affect health care delivery and patient outcomes. The findings will provide new evidence for ongoing debates and legislative proposals about improving the cybersecurity of critical US infrastructure – including hospitals.