The security rule update, which would be the first since 2013, aims to clarify and provide more instruction on securing ...

Material updates to the HIPAA Security Rule could be on the way — affecting all HIPAA-regulated entities — for the first time in two decades.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 was enacted by the U.S. Congress to regulate the protection of private health information for ...

HUD last week proposed the first potential update to HIPAA rules since 2013 with the goal of improving cybersecurity ...

Healthcare technology vendors that create, receive, maintain, or transmit protected health information are obligated under ...

While the department undertakes this rulemaking, the current HIPAA Security Rule remains in force, ensuring ongoing ...

Purdue University is a "hybrid entity" under the HIPAA Privacy Regulations. Purdue's primary purpose is education. However, Purdue does have departments or components ...

Read more about the proposed rule to better defend individuals' electronic protected health information from cyberthreats.

Learn about the proposed changes to HIPAA that aim to strengthen cybersecurity in healthcare and protect against data breaches and ransomware attacks.

Correspondence included in the Office of the Inspector General report shows that the HHS Office for Civil Rights hoped to ...

While there is no formal exam to be labeled as "HIPAA-compliant," it is crucial for organizations to regularly assess and update their security policies and procedures to ensure they meet HIPAA ...

Reporting Potential Breaches. WMU personnel shall immediately report any potential or suspected breach of PHI or WMU’s privacy policies to their unit’s HIPAA Compliance Officer, consistent with WMU’s ...