In 2024, cybersecurity became a major issue in the healthcare industry following a security breach at Change Healthcare that affected its parent company, UnitedHealth Group. HealthCare IT noted that while healthcare has typically lagged in cybersecurity compared to other industries, it has since seen improvements. Steve Cagle, CEO of Clearwater, observed increased proactive activities, more board-level discussions, and an emphasis on strong security compliance among digital health companies.
HHS Proposes Major HIPAA Cybersecurity Rule Changes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s Security
