The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards for protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI) held by healthcare organizations and their business associates. The proposed HIPAA Security Rule update from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks to strengthen cybersecurity safeguards through more prescriptive requirements for risk management, encryption, access controls, security testing, incident recovery, and technology asset management.
This infographic, HIPAA Security Rule: Today vs. the Proposed Update, compares existing HIPAA Security Rule requirements with proposed changes. It highlights key areas, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, network mapping, contingency planning, and documented risk assessments. It also outlines proposed expectations for business associate accountability and annual compliance audits.
Understanding these differences can help identify potential compliance gaps, evaluate cybersecurity readiness, and plan future security investments. Organizations can use this comparison to assess their current safeguards and prepare for potential regulatory changes.
Is the proposed HIPAA Security Rule update currently enforceable? No. The proposed provisions are not current legal requirements. Existing HIPAA Security Rule obligations remain in effect while the rulemaking process proceeds.
Explore this Ampcus Cyber infographic to understand the proposed HIPAA cybersecurity changes and their potential implications for healthcare data protection, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
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