White House Proposes HIPAA Cybersecurity Regulation Updates
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🔐💻 New HIPAA cybersecurity rules aim to enhance healthcare data protection. The White House announced proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to strengthen cybersecurity measures for healthcare institutions, marking the first revision in over a decade. The new rules will mandate data encryption, network monitoring, and compliance checks, with an estimated implementation cost of $9 billion in the first year. This initiative responds to a significant rise in healthcare data breaches, including major ransomware attacks in 2024 that affected millions. The Department of Health and Human Services will publish a draft for public comment, aiming to clarify cybersecurity responsibilities under HIPAA and mitigate risks to patient safety and critical infrastructure.
