The HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules 1 apply to healthcare providers who engage in certain electronic transactions, healthcare clearinghouses ...

With only 85 days until April 14, retailers may need a checklist to make sure pharmacists have completed their HIPAA homework. The list was compiled by SN from multiple industry sources. Supermarkets ...

In November 2019, an agreement was reached between Sentara Hospitals and the Office for Civil Rights around the hospital failing to meet HIPAA data breach notification requirements. The settlement ...

In the healthcare industry, patient data is considered sensitive and, as such, is subject to certain privacy and security requirements to ensure it remains confidential. Some employers may find ...

Since the inception of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act in 1996, covered entities have had to navigate its murky waters. Last year, the Department of Health and Human Services ...

The 2025 HIPAA Security Rule updates take effect in 2026 and introduce stricter technical safeguard requirements for any entity that handles electronic protected health information (ePHI) — including ...