The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, widely known as HIPAA, is a federal law that restricts the release of medical information without a person’s consent. However, there ...

The 2026 HIPAA Security Rule update will introduce major new requirements, including universal encryption of electronic ...

Here are 5 HIPAA-compliant team communication apps to look at in 2026, along with what each one is built for, the key features it offers, and what you should keep in mind ...

Microsoft 365, along with services like SharePoint and OneDrive, can be configured to meet HIPAA requirements for handling protected health information. Compliance requires the right licensing plan, a ...

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on June 18, 2025, issued an order vacating the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care ...

The “P” in HIPAA doesn’t stand for privacy. It’s one of the first things a lot of experts will say when asked to clear up any misconceptions about the health data law. Instead, it stands for ...

Appropriately so, providers look first to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended (HIPAA), to ensure that they comply with regulations regarding patients’ protected ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights has settled with MedEvolve for $350,000 over potential HIPAA violations regarding a data breach in which a server containing ...

New four-pillar compliance structure gives independent practices a clear path through the latest Security Rule overhaul ...