As of January 2025, significant updates to the HIPAA Security Rule are set to prioritize the protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI) amid rising cybersecurity threats.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) aims to address compliance deficiencies, with comments on the proposed rule due by March 7, 2025.
Compliance Strategies for Healthcare Providers
- Risk Assessment and Management: Regularly evaluate risks to ePHI and implement appropriate safeguards. This includes conducting thorough risk analyses and ensuring that all security measures meet updated standards.
- Training and Awareness: Foster a culture of compliance by training staff on HIPAA obligations and data protection practices. Continuous education is crucial as new regulations take effect.
- Vendor Management: Ensure your unified communications services are HIPAA-compliant. If you are exploring your options, CTS can help. We have decades of experience connecting healthcare providers.
By prioritizing these strategies, healthcare organizations can navigate the new HIPAA rules effectively and safeguard patient information against potential breaches.
As your end-to-end technology partner, CTS designs, deploys and supports HIPAA-compliant UC solutions from contact centers and telemedicine to phone systems and collaboration platforms.
Contact us today: 800.787.4848 or jnolte@ctsmd.us.