HIPAA Journal January 23, 2026
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has published its annual report on the Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing HHS to help the department improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its programs. The report highlights some of the cybersecurity challenges faced by HHS, including a lack of standardized governance and controls, which complicates HHS’s preparedness efforts to prevent and respond to cybersecurity threats.
The HHS is a large department with disparate organizational approaches to cybersecurity across its various divisions and programs. While the department has taken steps to consolidate cybersecurity functions and improve cybersecurity, HHS-OIG says overall progress is often still dependent on each division and program. In addition, the HHS has an army...
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