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Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

OIG Audit Finds Cybersecurity Gaps at Large Northeastern Hospital

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On July 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) posted a report that announced the findings of a cybersecurity audit it conducted of a large Northeastern...more

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Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Requires AI Governance

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In terms of healthcare data breaches, 2024 was the worst year ever, with the records of at least 53% of the U.S. population involved and two of the biggest healthcare data breaches of 2024 ranking in the top 10 of all time. ...more

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Proposed Modernization of the HIPAA Security Rules

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The HIPAA Security Rule was originally promulgated over 20 years ago. While it historically provided an important regulatory floor for securing electronic protected health information, the Security Rule’s lack of...more

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Ep. 47 – Make Your HIPAA Security Program Dynamic

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“Almost every stage of modern healthcare relies on stable and secure computer and network technologies.” The above is a direct quote from the Office of Civil Rights for Health & Human Services (“OCR”) in its proposed...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

HHS Proposes Significant Updates to HIPAA Security Rule

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On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to amend the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

HIPAA Security Rule Revamp Is on the Horizon

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On January 6, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published significant proposed amendments (proposed rule) to the Security Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and...more

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OCR Delivers A Year-End Surprise: A Draft Update of HIPAA's Security Rule

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) delivered a late-December surprise: a draft overhaul of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996’s (HIPAA) Security Rule....more

Quarles & Brady LLP

Fresh From the Oven: OCR-HHS Issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the HIPAA Security Rule

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‘Tis the season for holiday baking and the elves at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), have been diligently crafting their own holiday treat. On December 27,...more

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New Guidelines Anticipated Following HHS’s Health Cybersecurity Concept Paper

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Updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rule (“HIPAA Security Rule”) are planned for Spring 2024. New guidance from The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) via a recently...more

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HHS Office for Civil Rights Posts HIPAA Security Rule Security Incident Procedures

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Every October, in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the federal government and its partners work to educate stakeholders on cybersecurity awareness and how best to protect the privacy and security of...more

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NIST Plans to Update HIPAA Security Guidance – Asks for Comments

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Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requested comments to its Resource Guide for implementing the HIPAA Security Rule. (i.e., SP 800-66). This Guide, first released in 2008, summarizes the...more

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