Lexology April 8, 2025
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Recently proposed amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule are designed to enhance the cybersecurity of electronic protected health information (ePHI). These updates aim to ensure that healthcare organizations are equipped to handle evolving threats and maintain compliance with federal standards. Electronic Personal Health Information (ePHI) is highly sensitive and subject to stringent regulations under HIPAA. Additionally, the proposed modifications address artificial intelligence (AI) systems with proposed rule changes designed to bolster defenses against cyber threats, ensuring that organizations can protect this critical data effectively. Similarly, as the use of AI becomes more common in healthcare, understanding how AI will use and maintain ePHI and ensuring the proper security and protection of ePHI is even...

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