HHS OCR issues checklist, iterative guidance in wake of WannaCry and Petya attacks; Anthem breach settlement provides additional lessons.

Key Points:

..Healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable to ransomware attacks, which are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated.

..The US Department of Health & Human Services has issued new guidance in response to the increased risk of ransomware and other cyberattacks in order to help Covered Entities and Business Associates better prepare.

..Recent enforcement matters and the Anthem data breach settlement also provide takeaways for all healthcare organizations to help shore up compliance with laws and regulations.