This healthcare industry brief explains how APIs enable critical functions such as EHR data exchange, telemedicine, patient portals, connected medical devices, and medical research, making them central to modern healthcare delivery. Because APIs handle large volumes of sensitive protected health information, they are prime targets for ransomware, data breaches, and unauthorized access, with direct implications for patient safety, privacy, and trust. The rapid growth of connected devices and remote care further expands the attack surface, while evolving threats outpace traditional controls. The brief emphasizes the need for continuous API discovery, strong posture governance aligned with HIPAA and related regulations, and real-time behavioral monitoring to protect patient data and ensure un

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