On the Relationship between Health Sectors’
Digitalization and Sustainable Health Goals:
A Cyber Security Perspective
2022
The digitalization of healthcare is transforming how healthcare systems operate, significantly impacting patient roles and opportunities. While offering benefits such as improved decision-making, cost-effectiveness, and patient autonomy, it also introduces vulnerabilities, particularly in data security. The healthcare sector faces a high risk of cybercrime and data breaches, exacerbated by lagging cybersecurity awareness. Trust in digital healthcare systems is crucial, as it influences patient data sharing and the success of digital innovations. To achieve sustainable healthcare transformation, significant investment in cybersecurity and efforts to build trust are essential, ensuring that all societal groups benefit from these advancements.
Authors:
Stefan Sütterlin, Benjamin J. Knox, Kaie Maennel, Matthew Canham and Ricardo G. Lugo