DIGIHEALS

{{|ProgramName=DIGIHEALS |ProgramType=Initiative |OrgSponsor=Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health |TopOrganization=Department of Health and Human Services |CreationLegislation=ARPA-H Authorization Act |Purpose=To protect the U.S. healthcare system's digital infrastructure against cyber threats, ensuring patient care continuity and enhancing data security. DIGIHEALS aims to bridge the gap in cybersecurity where traditional methods fall short. |Website=https://arpa-h.gov/research-and-funding/programs/digiheals |ProgramStart=August 2023 |InitialFunding=Up to $50 million for initial projects |Duration=Ongoing |Historic=false }} Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) established the DIGIHEALS (Digital Health Security) initiative to focus on cybersecurity in healthcare, aiming to prevent cyberattacks and mitigate their impact on medical facilities to ensure patients continue receiving care.

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Goals

• Prevent cyberattacks on healthcare infrastructure.
• Ensure medical facilities can continue operations during and after cyber incidents.
• Improve patient care quality by reducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Develop technologies for automated security responses like medical device patching and ransomware intervention.

Organization

DIGIHEALS is managed by ARPA-H, with oversight by program managers. Funding is provided through ARPA-H's budget, which is derived from federal appropriations. The initiative collaborates with various institutions, academia, and tech companies through contracts for research and development.

The title/position of the leader of the program is **Program Manager**.

History

DIGIHEALS was launched in August 2023 by ARPA-H in response to increasing cyber threats in healthcare, notably ransomware attacks that have led to hospital closures. It was established under the ARPA-H Authorization Act to seek innovative solutions for digital security in healthcare. Since its inception, DIGIHEALS has sought to evolve by engaging diverse stakeholders and funding pioneering projects.

Funding

DIGIHEALS was initially funded with up to $50 million for its first set of contract awards. Funding began in 2023, and there's no specified end to the funding as it operates under the broader ARPA-H budget which receives ongoing congressional support. Additional funding could be authorized based on the success and needs of the initiative.

Implementation

The initiative operates through a phased approach, starting with soliciting innovative proposals, followed by funding the most promising projects. There's no defined end date, reflecting its ongoing effort to combat evolving cyber threats in healthcare.

Related

• Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health

External links

• https://arpa-h.gov/research-and-funding/programs/digiheals
• wikipedia:Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health

Social media

• No specific social media for DIGIHEALS; however, ARPA-H can be followed at:
• https://twitter.com/ARPA_H
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/arpa-h/