On October 23-24, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the National Institute of Standards ...

and resources dedicated to HIPAA/HITECH compliance, many consider the current state of voluntary safeguards as inadequate.

and how should they ensure compliance? This guide answers common employer questions about HIPAA obligations. In the healthcare industry, patient data is considered sensitive and, as such, is subject ...

That plan included updating the HIPAA Security Rule, and the possibility ... using financial rewards or penalties to encourage compliance. After the White House's Office of Management and Budget ...

"While it takes meaningful effort to reverse an existing regulation, I expect the Trump administration to downplay any ...

No matter how advanced your cybersecurity infrastructure is, it's often human error that opens the door for hackers. This ...

Health-care organizations need to up their defenses as cyber attacks increasingly hit the sector. Focusing on identity and access management, patching key vulnerabilities, providing training on ...

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed how the recent election results may reshape U.S. cybersecurity policy and ...

Implement security practices ... State CHD Laws impose unique requirements that extend beyond HIPAA's scope. Compliance with these state laws requires a thorough understanding of their provisions ...

Trend Health Partners earns HITRUST certification, bolstering data security and trust. As one of the first to adopt HITRUST ...