By Mat Buttrey – In today’s digital era, healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of Protected Health Information (PHI). But with more focus than ever on safeguarding patient data, one major compliance risk often flies under the radar: printing.
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By Dr. Scott Schell – As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, proposed updates to federal healthcare cybersecurity standards have reignited debate across the industry. Introduced in December 2024, these regulations represent the first significant update to the HIPAA Security Rule, aiming to address the advent of AI, quantum computing, and virtual reality.
By Dan Coleman – Federal health agencies are accelerating efforts to modernize outdated IT systems. These efforts are more than technical upgrades. They are foundational to improving operational efficiency, ensuring data security, and delivering better health outcomes for Americans.
By Matt Fisher – Whenever an entity subject to HIPAA experiences a data breach, notification must be given to the Office for Civil Rights. Once OCR receives notification of a breach, an investigation will typically follow. That combination is a sure way for broader issues to be uncovered. That is the scenario that played out in the most recent settlement announced by OCR.
By Mikaela Lewis & Chris Floros – It used to be simple. Come up with a password you won’t forget. Re-enter it so many times it’s etched into your brain. But those days are behind us. Passwords are no longer enough to protect sensitive patient health data.
By Matt Fisher – Ambient listening technology is growing in many areas and being incorporated into a lot of different applications. What does the ambient listening do? It automatically picks up conversations and other sounds around it to be processed for one purpose or another.
By Usman Choudhary – In 2025, as AI continues to evolve, the cost of breaches skyrockets, and regulatory scrutiny tightens, healthcare organizations must go beyond technical defenses and prioritize comprehensive security awareness training.
By Lance Reid – Who doesn’t love a plan? Leaders love plans to set a positive course for their businesses. I love plans, too. Sales plans. Cybersecurity plans. Employee development plans. Business continuity plans. Plans help executives and team leaders get on the same page and move forward in a common, predetermined direction.
By Matt Fisher – Apparently the Office for Civil Rights does still have older resolved HIPAA concerns in its hopper to release. The latest release about a civil monetary penalty continues the ongoing enforcement focus on the right of access.