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HHS, OCR To Solicit Comments On Proposal To Modify HIPAA Security Rule Healthcare IT News (12/30, Fox) reports HHS “and the Office for Civil Rights have announced they will be soliciting comments on a proposal to modify the Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009.” To “strengthen healthcare cybersecurity and address” the rising number of data breaches, “the proposed modifications – to be published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2025 – aim to address significant changes in technology, breach trends, enforcement, best practices and methodologies for protecting ePHI and take into account court decisions that affect Security Rule enforcement.”

HHS, OCR To Solicit Comments On Proposal To Modify HIPAA Security Rule Healthcare IT News (12/30, Fox) reports HHS “and the Office for Civil Rights have announced they will be soliciting comments on a proposal to modify the Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009.” To “strengthen healthcare cybersecurity and address” the rising number of data breaches, “the proposed modifications – to be published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2025 – aim to address significant changes in technology, breach trends, enforcement, best practices and methodologies for protecting ePHI and take into account court decisions that affect Security Rule enforcement.”

HHS, OCR To Solicit Comments On Proposal To Modify HIPAA Security Rule Healthcare IT News?(12/30,?Fox) reports HHS “and the Office for Civil Rights have announced they will be soliciting comments on a proposal to modify the Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009.” To “strengthen healthcare cybersecurity and address” the rising number of data breaches, “the proposed modifications – to be published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2025 – aim to address significant changes in technology, breach trends, enforcement, best practices and methodologies for protecting ePHI and take into account court decisions that affect Security Rule enforcement.” https://lnkd.in/gjQvqJ4B

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a?notice of proposed rulemaking?(Proposed Rule) to modify the Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) (Security Rule) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (HITECH Act). The Proposed Rule seeks to strengthen the Security Rule’s standards and implementation specifications. These proposed requirements would remove a major component of the discretion previously afforded to regulated entities to create cybersecurity programs tailored to their specific circumstances. HHS also seeks to create new and burdensome reporting requirements. The Proposed Rule seeks to regulate the minutiae of highly technical cybersecurity matters which historically have been left to regulated entities and their information security teams. As such, we expect that the new administration, which has expressed opposition to onerous regulations, will revoke or rework the Proposed Rule. Comments to the Proposed Rule are due March 7, 2025. #hipaa #dataprivacy

Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare Under HIPAA. The Department’s Office for Civil Rights seeks to update HIPAA Security Rule for the first time since 2013. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a proposed rule to improve cybersecurity and better protect the U.S health care system from a growing number of cyberattacks. The proposed rule would modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule to require health plans, health care clearinghouses (an organization that enables the exchange of health care data between a provider and a payer (insurance company)), and most health care providers, and their business associates, to strengthen cybersecurity protections for individuals’ protected health information. This proposed rule is the latest step taken by OCR to address more frequent cyberattacks targeting the U.S. health care system, consistent with the HHS Healthcare and Public Health critical infrastructure sector?Cybersecurity Performance Goals. #HIPAA #HealthcareCyberResilience #RiskIsRelentless #CyberResilienceIs24By7 24By7Security, Inc. Sanjay Deo Rema Deo HIMSS South Florida Chapter HIMSS Central & North Florida Chapter South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association Florida Health Care Association CHIME https://lnkd.in/erVac2Nx.

Rulemaking process begins to extend #HIPAA to include Cybersecurity Performance Goals #CPGs. CPGs represent the minimum set of cybersecurity practices that organizations should implement to strengthen cybersecurity protections for individuals’ protected health information. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office of Civil Rights (OCR), issued a proposed rule to improve cybersecurity and better protect the U.S health care system from a growing number of cyberattacks. The proposed rule would modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule to require health plans, health care clearinghouses (an organization that enables the exchange of health care data between a provider and a payer (insurance company)), and most health care providers, and their business associates, to strengthen cybersecurity protections for individuals’ protected health information. This proposed rule is the latest step taken by OCR to address more frequent cyberattacks targeting the U.S. health care system, consistent with the HHS Healthcare and Public Health critical infrastructure sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals. #RiskNeverSleeps https://lnkd.in/eziMFnTE https://lnkd.in/eT_eP59x

HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is widely misunderstood by many providers and the public. I'm sure most of the public thought the "p" stood for privacy. And try calling an ICU or a hospital when a loved one is admitted with a question - even if you are the designated caregiver. The Department of Health and Human Services which overseas HIPAA did impose a Privacy Rule to cover the use and sharing of individuals health records. Have you ever read the Privacy Policy at your doctor's office? They are required to provide it under HIPAA. You do not have to agree to share your data with their Business Affiliates or anyone else for Marketing Purposes. But have you ever tried to opt out? It's almost impossible. Suffice it to say, that the #privacy and #security components that were supposed to be part of the HIPAA regime have lagged at best. Been totally misapplied at worst. Does the UnitedHealthcare databreach ring a bell? Well, on December 30th the HHS finally proposed an overhaul of the security rule making to strengthen the requirements. Encryption and Passwords will be required under the proposed rule rather than merely "addressable" (optional). The proposal will be the first change in the security rules in 11 years. The proposal will be published on January 6,2025 and will be open for comment until March 7, 2025. https://lnkd.in/erdNHTni https://lnkd.in/gWKi6GKb

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to secure patients' health data following a surge in massive healthcare data leaks. These stricter cybersecurity rules, proposed by the HHS' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and expected to be published as a final rule within 60 days, would require healthcare organizations to encrypt protected health information (PHI), implement multifactor authentication, and segment their networks to make it harder for attackers to move laterally through them. Following on from the recent Treasury breach, it might be time to question the toothless updates and any future compliance rules. It seems the architects of the policies are most at risk.. let’s ponder that for a moment.. You can’t adapt a Peter, and not take any responsibility to accept a Paul. Please help me to understand this paradox. Suggesting MFA, and Microsegmentation, are you favouring a Vendor through your new level of enlightenment? #noble1 TOM SHAW

?? Proposed HIPAA Amendments: What You Need to Know ?? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently proposed significant updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). These amendments aim to enhance privacy, security, and data-sharing standards in the healthcare industry. Here's a quick overview of the key proposed changes: 1?? Strengthened Privacy Protections: Additional safeguards for individuals' health information, particularly in sensitive areas like reproductive health. Expanded rights for patients to access and control their health data. 2?? Modernization of Data Sharing Rules: Improved interoperability and streamlined data-sharing processes to support coordinated care. Updated guidelines to reflect advancements in digital health technologies. 3?? Enhanced Enforcement and Penalties: Stricter compliance requirements and increased penalties for breaches and non-compliance. Clearer guidelines for business associates and covered entities. 4?? Focus on Equity and Accessibility: Addressing disparities in healthcare access by ensuring equitable data privacy protections. ?? What This Means for You: Healthcare Organizations: Start preparing to adapt processes and policies to meet new compliance requirements. Patients: Expect greater control and transparency regarding your health information. IT and Cybersecurity Professionals: Bolster your security frameworks to safeguard sensitive health data under these revised regulations.

The HIPAA Security Rule is ripe for change. Given the rise in large breaches involving ePHI we are likely to see more prescriptive cyber requirements. It’s time!