Haynes and Boone, LLP Lawyers Janet Wyse, Jennifer Kreick, and Tim Newman authored an article for the American Health Law Association discussing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ new cybersecurity strategy for the health care sector.
Read an excerpt below:
On December 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a concept paper outlining its new cybersecurity strategy for the health care sector. The paper contains key insights regarding developments the health care industry should watch for in 2024, including changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule anticipated to be considered starting in Spring 2024, new cybersecurity requirements for hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid, establishment of new voluntary health care-sector specific cybersecurity performance goals, and potential financial support and incentives for hospitals that implement certain high-impact cybersecurity practices.
To read the full article in American Health Law Association, click here.
