Leading Firms to Deliver Solutions Focused on De-Risking M&A and Vendor Partnerships, Leveraging Frameworks, and Optimizing Cybersecurity Investments NASHVILLE, Tenn , and MCLEAN, Va. , Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater , the largest pure-play provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions for the healthcare industry, has partnered with global consultancy Guidehouse to further help healthcare organizations mitigate cybersecurity risk.

Cyberattacks in healthcare are up 32% since 2023, and it's taking longer for organizations to fully recover from them. Tapping into a deep pool of healthcare technology and cybersecurity experts and proven solutions, the Clearwater-Guidehouse partnership aims to address concerns that leave healthcare organizations vulnerable to debilitating cyberattacks. "The statistics paint an alarming picture, but they just scratch the surface," said Clearwater CEO Steve Cagle .

"Each healthcare breach has far-reaching implications for patient safety, trust, operational resilience, and compliance. We're excited to team with Guidehouse in providing solutions that leverage the collective expertise of our teams to move healthcare organizations to a more secure, compliant, and resilient state." According to Guidehouse Partner Matt Onesko, "Healthcare organizations are facing unprecedented cybersecurity risks requiring solutions specifically tailored to the industry's unique regulatory environment and provider operating models.

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