Safeguarding Health Information: Takeaways from a HIPAA Security Conference

Healthcare and privacy attorneys Shannon Hartsfield and Beth Pitman co-authored an article included in Pratt's Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Report exploring key takeaways from the recent Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Conference organized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The article highlights discussions on the increased risks of data breaches and ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector as well as the emphasis on strengthening cybersecurity practices, including updates to the HIPAA Security Rule, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing on cybersecurity and the role of federal agencies in providing support and resources to healthcare organizations to enhance data protection.

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