58 percent of buyers discovered a cybersecurity problem at an acquired healthcare company after the deal was done. 49 percent of respondents reported dissatisfaction with the cyber due diligence process during the deal. Healthcare cybersecurity vulnerabilities represent a massive stumbling block on the road to acquisition. Implementing best practices for internal security is a common challenge among growing and established industries. As big tech continues to establish its presence in the industry, many of these cybersecurity issues are sure to improve but challenges remain. The biggest problem in healthcare is something we hardly even think about: a doctors password.”]
Source: https://securityintelligence.com/how-will-healthcare-cybersecurity-issues-impact-acquisitions/