Tag: electronic protected health information

HIPAA cybersecurity regulations

HHS Proposes Enhanced HIPAA Cybersecurity Regulations

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has introduced proposed regulations aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in the healthcare sector. Issued by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the proposed rule seeks to amend HIPAA to enhance the safeguarding of individuals’ protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA cybersecurity regulations. Content Highlights: Overview of […]
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HIPAA Security Rule updates

Healthcare Cybersecurity: Proposed Updates to the HIPAA Security Rule

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at strengthening the HIPAA Security Rule. If finalized, these HIPAA Security Rule updates will significantly impact the healthcare sector. HHS has highlighted that healthcare breaches pose far greater risks than breaches in other industries. In announcing the […]
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