Bloomberg Law | Health Providers Fret Over Cost of Cybersecurity in Privacy Rule

A Texas federal court has vacated a 2024 HIPAA rule that created special protections for reproductive health care information. Our Health Care Group examines the ruling and its impact on health care providers and plan sponsors.

Our Health Care and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Groups cover an upcoming proposed rule from U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) that would formalize cybersecurity requirements and allow the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to expand enforcement.

The Department of Health and Human Services - Office for Civil Rights has issued a Proposed Privacy Rule in response to the confusion and concern caused by the new legal landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling. Our Health Care Group breaks down the proposed changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule in OCR’s Proposed Rule, Fact Sheet, and new Guidance.

Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group highlights the HIPAA Security Rule’s proposed new compliance requirements for health plans, plan sponsors, and their business associates.