Healthcare IT News October 25, 2024
Andrea Fox

The Office of Management and Budget will consider HHS’ approach to modernizing requirements for HIPAA covered entities charged with protecting ePHI against healthcare cybersecurity threats. Reports say the rule could be published by year’s end.

The Department of Health and Human Services has filed proposed modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 security rule to strengthen the cybersecurity of electronic protected health information with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

The central authority for the review of Executive Branch regulations provided few details, but once the White House reviews HIPAA updates HHS can release its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for public comment.

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Topics: Congress / White House, Cybersecurity, Govt Agencies, HHS, HIPAA, Technology
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