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Health Department Proposes Major HIPAA Cybersecurity Overhaul

1/4/2025

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The HHS is taking bold steps to bolster cybersecurity in healthcare by proposing major updates to HIPAA's Security Rule. In response to a staggering 102% increase in data breaches since 2018, the new measures will mandate multifactor authentication, encryption, and routine audits. This initiative seeks to unify security practices across the industry, inviting public feedback after its release on January 6, 2025.

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The HHS is taking bold steps to bolster cybersecurity in healthcare by proposing major updates to HIPAA's Security Rule. In response to a staggering 102% increase in data breaches since 2018, the new measures will mandate multifactor authentication, encryption, and routine audits. This initiative seeks to unify security practices across the industry, inviting public feedback after its release on January 6, 2025.