The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule for the first time since 2013, to improve cybersecurity in healthcare and protect patient data. The changes include mandatory compliance with all security standards for HIPAA-regulated entities, requiring Multi-Factor Authentication, regular risk assessments, improved encryption of electronic health information and stricter penalties for violations, among other measures. Entities must comply within 180 days of the effective date.
Healthcare IT Faces Disruption and Innovation Challenges as GOP Budget Cuts Loom: Insights From Black Book Weekly Survey
Proposed federal healthcare budget cuts could disrupt the healthcare IT sector, according to a survey from Black Book Research. The study revealed operational challenges, areas
