ROCHESTER, NY — Rochester Regional Health has been awarded $15 million through New York State’s Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program to support critical upgrades to the health system’s cybersecurity infrastructure.
The funding, announced last week by Governor Kathy Hochul, will support systemwide hardware and technology enhancements designed to safeguard patient information, strengthen essential clinical and operational systems, and protect care delivery from increasing cyber threats facing hospitals nationwide.
“Health systems across the country are navigating significant financial headwinds while simultaneously facing a growing number of cyber threats from those who seek to steal patient data, launch ransomware attacks, and disrupt critical care,” said Richard “Chip” Davis, PhD, CEO of Rochester Regional Health. “We are grateful to Governor Hochul, Commissioner McDonald, and our state representatives for supporting this investment, which allows us to strengthen our defenses, protect patient trust, and ensure our teams can continue caring for our communities without interruption.”
Cybersecurity incidents in health care can delay care, compromise patient privacy, and divert resources away from frontline services. Strategic investments in infrastructure and system security help protect patients while allowing health systems to focus limited resources where they matter most.
“This funding supports our ability to make responsible, long-term investments that strengthen safety, resilience, and patient care,” added Davis. “I’m grateful that New York State’s leadership recognizes that protecting health care systems from cyber threats is essential to protecting the patients who rely on them.”
The award is part of a broader statewide initiative totaling more than $300 million to advance health information technology, strengthen cybersecurity, and expand telehealth services across New York. Rochester Regional Health’s award will support cybersecurity enhancements that will benefit patients and care teams across the system.
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About Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and urgent care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Rochester Regional Health is the Rochester region's second-largest employer.
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