By mandating encryption for both data at rest and in motion, the HHS intends to minimize the risk of data breaches and ...

Erin Whaley, Brent Hoard and Emma Trivax of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP discuss legal risks and security threats for protected ...

With more information becoming available online, regulatory bodies have stepped up their enforcement on the safety of access management.

Background - On March 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a settlement with ...

The healthcare industry has come up against unprecedented pressure in recent years. Digital transformation has had a significant role to play when ...

Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and breaches are inevitable without proactive investment in strong ...

As organizations increasingly rely on cloud technologies to streamline operations and store sensitive data, the importance of ...

In recent years, health care organizations and the vendors that support them have been prime targets for cyber attacks. Indeed, just last year, the ransomware attack on the health care clearinghouse ...

It was clear at the time that the HIPAA privacy rule crafted by the Department of Health and Human Services was of important but limited applicability. It applied to specific entities, those involved ...

Major cybersecurity breaches continue to plague the US healthcare industry, and on December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ...

This year's theme highlights the importance of compassion and togetherness. True and lasting happiness arises when we support one another, build meaningful connections, and contribute to a greater ...

Gordon Franklin, CEO of Roundtree, underscored the importance of HIPAA compliance in integrating smart healthcare solutions into the medical system. He acknowledged the significance of data security ...