The US Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is proposing changes to the HIPAA Security Rule to boost cybersecurity for electronic protected health information (ePHI). The changes aim to address rising cybersecurity threats to the healthcare sector by modernizing and enhancing compliance standards. Key updates include stricter incident response protocols, audits and accountability, and mandatory encryption for ePHI. The OCR has invited public feedback on the proposed changes, which aim to raise the cybersecurity baseline in the healthcare industry.
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