HHS proposes HIPAA update to boost healthcare cybersecurity.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed an update to the HIPAA security rule to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare, marking the first revision in over a decade. The proposed changes aim to provide clearer guidance on securing electronic health data, requiring organizations to maintain written security policies and regularly review, test, and update them. With a significant rise in cyberattacks and data breaches in the healthcare sector, the HHS is emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity measures, such as multi-factor authentication and regular vulnerability scans, to mitigate risks and protect patient information. [Extracted from the article]