The proposed HIPAA Security Rule places greater emphasis on encryption as a core safeguard for protecting ePHI. Learn what the proposed rule changes could mean and the practical steps healthcare organizations can take today to strengthen security and prepare for future compliance requirements.
The proposed HIPAA Privacy Rule update could reshape patient access, care coordination, and privacy requirements for covered entities and business associates. Learn what the proposed changes include, when a final rule may be published, and the practical steps your organization can take to prepare now.
If the proposed HIPAA Security Rule is finalized, healthcare organizations may have just 180 days to demonstrate compliance. Learn how budgeting for cybersecurity and compliance improvements now can help your organization avoid rushed decisions and strengthen security long before the deadline.
A Security Risk Assessment is more than a HIPAA requirement. It helps healthcare organizations understand risk, protect ePHI, strengthen documentation, and prepare for changing cybersecurity expectations.
While the HIPAA Security Rule update is not final yet, small healthcare practices can start preparing now by building or updating an asset inventory. This simple step can improve visibility, strengthen risk analysis, and support stronger ePHI protection.
If you run or support a small healthcare organization, you’re probably used to doing more with less. You manage compliance, care, billing, and tech—often without a big team or deep pockets. So when you hear terms like “Generative AI training,” it might feel out of reach. But the 2025 Wolters Kluwer Future Ready Healthcare Survey...
Shared office spaces are common in healthcare. Practices rent suites in the same building. Some share front desks, printers, and even Wi-Fi. It’s convenient—but it comes with risk. Microsoft 365 makes it easy to access email, files, calendars, and patient documents from anywhere. That’s part of the appeal. But in a shared environment, the same...
AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are finding their way into healthcare workflows—from drafting internal memos to summarizing meeting notes. While these tools offer convenience, they also introduce new compliance risks, particularly when staff members use them without structured guidance. The danger isn’t malicious misuse. It’s casual, well-intentioned tasks that quietly edge past HIPAA...
Simplifying HIPAA for Small Practices For many small and mid-sized healthcare providers, HIPAA compliance can feel like navigating a maze—complex policies, technical jargon, and the looming threat of fines. If you’ve ever thought, “We’re too small for this,” or “I’m not even sure where to begin,” you’re not alone. But here’s a perspective shift: Compliance...
AI is transforming healthcare in incredible ways, from streamlining workflows to enhancing patient care. But just like any powerful technology, it comes with challenges—especially in cybersecurity. As AI becomes more advanced, so do cyber threats, making it essential for healthcare organizations to stay ahead with the right safeguards in place. The 2025 HIPAA Security Rule...
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