HealthIT Answers March 9, 2024
What We Know So Far (February 2024)
With cyber-attacks on the rise in healthcare, HIPAA enforcer, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has taken proactive measures to enhance the sector’s resilience against these growing threats. As covered entities and business associates adapt to emerging challenges, understanding and implementing the voluntary Healthcare and Public Health Sector-Specific Cybersecurity Performance Goals (HPH CPGs) is crucial.
Evolving Compliance Regulations
HHS recognizes the dynamic nature of cybersecurity threats in the healthcare sector. The voluntary nature of the HPH CPGs doesn’t imply optional compliance. Given the current voluntary nature of the initiative, initial adoption might be modest. However, when the landscape shifts towards mandatory, there will be a foreseeable rush to comply. Adopting policies...
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