Feds Wave Sticks & Carrots at Health Sector to Bolster Cyber

Industry Groups Welcome Help for Hospitals and Others - But Oppose Penalties
Proposed federal sticks and carrots to incentivize the health sector to implement stronger cybersecurity standards are already meeting opposition from some industry groups that say financial help is welcome but payment penalties for perceived laggards likely will do more harm than good.

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