Rochester Regional Health will use a $15 million state grant to upgrade its cybersecurity systems and protect patient care from growing digital threats.
The funding comes from New York State’s Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program and was announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul last week. Officials say the money will support systemwide hardware and technology upgrades across the health system.
Health care systems nationwide continue to face rising cyber threats, including ransomware attacks and data breaches. Rochester Regional Health said these incidents can delay care, compromise patient privacy, and pull resources away from frontline services.
“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.
Davis said the investment will help protect patient trust and ensure care continues without interruption. He thanked state leaders for backing the upgrades.
The grant is part of a broader statewide effort totaling more than $300 million to improve health information technology, strengthen cybersecurity, and expand telehealth services across New York.
Rochester Regional Health said the cybersecurity improvements will benefit patients and care teams across its hospitals, clinics, and other facilities throughout the region.
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