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A Look at Changes in the NEW HIPAA Security Rule

Healthcare IT Today

Proposed Changes Require Strong Cybersecurity The newly proposed changes to the 2013 HIPAA Security Rule published yesterday in the U.S. Following federal rulemaking procedures, the proposed HIPAA Security Rule from the U.S.

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Healthcare Decisions at an Organizational Level – 2025 Health IT Predictions

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As we wrap up another year and get ready for 2025 to begin, it is once again time for everyone’s favorite annual tradition of Health IT Predictions! Check out the community’s predictions down below and be sure to follow along as we share more 2025 Health IT Predictions ! Let us know on social media.

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Proposed Changes to HIPAA

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Many people in the healthcare IT and HIM communities have been anticipating some changes to HIPAA coming soon. As Rita Bowen from MRO recently shared, “the rule is 20+ years old and the practice of medicine has changed, the maintenance of the health information, etc. so yes, it is time for a face lift.”

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HIPAA Seal of Compliance = Consumer Fraud

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a consumer fraud settlement against a company that displayed a ‘HIPAA Compliant’ seal on its website.

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Three Steps to Unlock the Power of AI for Healthcare Transformation

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Are there standardized protocols for data collection that ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA? Meeting compliance and regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA or GDPR, is critical for healthcare organizations.

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How to Overcome HIPAA Myths to Enhance the Protection of Healthcare Data

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It’s safe to assume that securing protected healthcare information (PHI) would be a top priority for healthcare IT and security professionals, even if HIPAA didn’t require it. In the healthcare industry, HIPAA provides an additional layer of risk management complexity. That offshore support can still be HIPAA compliant.

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When HIPAA Becomes Criminal

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The hospital may be penalized for its HIPAA compliance based on the investigation caused by the alleged illegal activities of its rogue employees. Harvey allegedly received patient information from Kirby Dandridge, 38, Sylvia Taylor, 43, Kara Thompson, 30, Melanie Russell, 41, and Adrianna Taber, 26, who were all charged with violating HIPAA.

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