Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

The Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a workforce strategy for rural hospitals within one year of enactment. This strategy must address cybersecurity staffing challenges, create partnerships with educational institutions, and develop training materials tailored to rural hospital needs. The bill also mandates the creation of accessible cybersecurity instructional materials for hospital staff and annual congressional briefings on progress. It directly affects rural hospitals - defined as non-urban facilities providing inpatient, emergency, and diagnostic care - without authorizing new funding. Implementation must use existing resources, focusing on practical workforce development and training.