- AI adoption, EHR systems, and connected digital health solutions have increased healthcare organizations' risk of data breaches.
- Cybersecurity threats and breaches are increasing in frequency and resulting in large financial losses.
- Frequent updates to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other privacy laws require adaptability.
Our Advice
Critical Insight
- Healthcare organizations that do not increase investments for HIPAA compliance risk not only financial losses from fines but also reputational damage, which impacts revenue growth and future investment opportunities.
- Keeping up with evolving HIPAA regulations can be challenging. Developing an organizational cadence for compliance auditing, addressing risk factors, and partnering with a compliance solution will strengthen HIPAA compliance and reduce cybersecurity threats.
- Info-Tech’s “test once, attest many” approach and tools illustrate that if you comply with all NIST policy controls, you will be in compliance with HIPAA policy controls. Don’t duplicate efforts. Focus on optimizing and maturing.
Impact and Result
- Leverage Info-Tech’s insights on current healthcare cybersecurity threats and challenges impacting HIPAA compliance.
- Introduce Info-Tech’s framework to strengthen HIPAA compliance in your organization.
- Use Info-Tech’s top HIPAA policy templates to determine your policy gaps and develop new policies to improve compliance.