While all companies must take measures to safeguard the privacy and integrity of their electronic data, covered entities and their business associates subject to the Health Insurance Portability and ...

Healthcare organizations face an unprecedented security crisis. Since 2018, the number of individuals affected by healthcare data breaches has nearly doubled—hitting 56 million last year. These ...

The HIPAA Security Rule may soon undergo its first major overhaul in decades. Although finalization could come as early as May 2026, timelines remain uncertain as new requirements are grounded in ...

These systems depend on secure hosting environments that protect electronic protected health information and meet HIPAA regulations. Hospitals, digital health companies, and software vendors rely on ...

Doctors in a meeting (Getty Images) The Department of Health and Human Services is responding to a growing threat of cyberattacks against the healthcare industry. Healthcare was the most breached ...

The Biden Administration’s Office for Civil Rights delivered on its promise to propose an update to the HIPAA Security Rule. Our Health Care and Privacy, Cyber ...

The Department of Health and Human Services has filed proposed modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 security rule to strengthen the cybersecurity of ...

Credit: Getty Images Medical facilities are attractive targets for cyber criminals because of their technological dependence and sensitive data. Department of Health and Human Services is taking steps ...

The health care industry faces a critical security challenge. While organizations invest millions in advanced medical technologies, their approach to protecting sensitive data remains notably outdated ...

HIPAA privacy requirements may be violated through data collection and its usage. “As a consumer of health care who is knowledgeable about security processes generally,” Bollinger said, I am concerned ...