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 ...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking public comment as it prepares to update its Introductory Resource Guide on implementing the Health Insurance Portability and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking public comment as it plans to update its 2008 guidance for implementing the HIPAA Security Rule, which went into effect about 20 years ago ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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