As healthcare organizations ramp up HIPAA compliance efforts, they should make far greater use of guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, says security consultant Mac ...

Despite some halting progress with cybersecurity readiness, healthcare is still lacking in many key areas, according to a new progress report from the consultancy CynergisTek. In particular, the study ...

In an important development for HIPAA-regulated entities looking for practical assistance in understanding, implementing, and enhancing compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule, the National Institute ...

When the Biden administration released its National Cybersecurity Strategy, it was the latest signal that the federal government plans to increase its focus on data protection. NIST 800-66r2 is ...

The federal government has devoted significant free resources that can help the members of the healthcare industry shore up their data security efforts. Developing robust privacy and security ...

Healthcare organizations continue to fall short with managing cybersecurity risks as measured by how well they are conforming with recognized best practices for security and privacy. Health systems ...

Healthcare providers are tasked with safeguarding patients’ information, and that responsibility is guided by requirements and suggestions from several sources. The Office of the National Coordinator ...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is developing several tools to help healthcare providers and plans understand and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ...

Providers and healthcare organizations looking for additional assistance in meeting the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule may soon get their ...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking comment on proposed new cybersecurity guidance intended to help healthcare organizations that fall under the regulatory umbrella of ...

A free HIPAA Security Rule Toolkit can help healthcare organizations identify areas where additional security safeguards are needed, says Kevin Stine, who helped guide the project for the National ...