OCR Proposes HIPAA Security Rule Amendments to Combat Healthcare Data Breaches, Including AI Requirements

Jan 2, 2025, 04:57 PM

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has proposed extensive amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule to address healthcare data breaches. The updates include tighter security measures for HIPAA-regulated entities, such as business associates and group health plans. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that introduces AI requirements for the first time. These changes aim to enhance the protection of sensitive health information amid rising concerns over data security in the healthcare sector.