The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published a proposed rule to overhaul the HIPAA Security Rule, aiming to better protect health data from cybersecurity threats. Changes would enforce stricter standards for healthcare entities in establishing and maintaining defenses, including requiring robust cybersecurity requirements. The suggested revisions would also align the Security Rule with industry best practices such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the EU’s GDPR. Public comments can be submitted until 7 March.
Protect your brand reputation and your patients’ data
Healthcare organizations expect patients to answer calls without verification, risking exposure to fraud like caller ID spoofing. Maurie Munro from Transaction Network Services discusses strategies
