In an era where cyber threats are escalating, healthcare has emerged as a critical battleground for security. Its significance has become increasingly crucial as the intersection of healthcare, cybersecurity, and technology...more
On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order 14110, laying the groundwork for the ethical and secure deployment of AI across industries, including healthcare. This comprehensive directive outlines policy goals...more
1/9/2025
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule”) on December 27, 2024, to significantly amend HIPAA’s Security Rule, which sets forth the security standards...more
1/6/2025
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Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations are on the rise, with the number of affected individuals nearly tripling between 2022 and 2024, according to data compiled by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for...more
1/6/2025
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Ethical hackers are becoming crucial allies in the battle against healthcare data breaches and ransomware attacks. In the twelfth episode of Sheppard Mullin’s Health-e Law Podcast, Ilona Cohen, Chief Legal Officer and Chief...more
10/2/2024
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What is the Privacy Impact of the White House AI Order for Businesses? Posted November 28, 2023
Biden’s sweeping AI Executive Order sought to have artificial intelligence used in accordance...more
2/7/2024
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