News & Analysis as of May 17, 2025

Cybersecurity › Health Information Technologies › Healthcare

+ Follow

Follow this channel for advisories on one of the biggest threats to businesses today. Read a morning brief of fresh guidance and commentary by leading lawyers on security, privacy, risk... more +

Follow this channel for advisories on one of the biggest threats to businesses today. Read a morning brief of fresh guidance and commentary by leading lawyers on security, privacy, risk management, global regulations, data protection, leaks, hacking, cyber insurance, compliance, HIPAA, and every other aspect of cybersecurity of import to corporate readers right now. less -

Healthcare Industry Team 2024 Year in Review

BakerHostetler on 1/22/2025

As we begin a year that will once again be transformative for the industry, we are excited to present our comprehensive 2024 year-in-review, highlighting all that has happened and the trends that will shape 2025. ...more

McDermott+ Check-Up: January 10, 2025

McDermott+ on 1/13/2025

119th Congress Begins. The new Congress began with key membership announcements for relevant healthcare committees. Cures 2.1 White Paper Published. The document outlines the 21st Century Cures 2.1 legislative proposal,...more

Healthcare Needs More Hackers: A Discussion with Ilona Cohen

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 10/2/2024

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

Massachusetts Attorney General Announces Breach Resources for Consumers Impacted by Change Healthcare Breach

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the... on 7/16/2024

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) issued an announcement last week to inform consumers who may have had their personal information breached in Change Healthcare’s cyberattack this past February. The AGO was...more

In Wake of Healthcare System Cyberattack, 22 State Attorneys General Call for Further Action of Data Privacy

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the... on 5/6/2024

On April 25, 2024, the attorneys general of 22 states issued a letter encouraging UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, to take additional steps to respond to a massively disruptive cyberattack. The broad,...more

HHS Updates Pixels and Trackers Guidance for HIPAA Regulated Entities

Foley & Lardner LLP on 3/21/2024

Pixels, cookies, and trackers continue to be front of mind for HIPAA regulated entities seeking clarity on their ability to advertise, market, and engage with existing and prospective patients. On March 18, 2024, the U.S....more

U.S. Senator requests information on ways to improve privacy protections of health data

Hogan Lovells on 9/12/2023

Adding to the growing trend of policymakers interested in regulating health and wellness data, last week U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy requested stakeholder feedback to help identify solutions to modernize HIPAA and ensure all...more

The Imperative of Cyber Preparedness: The Power of Tabletop Exercises

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 8/15/2023

In an age where digital connectivity is rapidly advancing, cybersecurity has become an inescapable concern for organizations across industries. With cyber threats ranging from data breaches to ransomware attacks, it is...more

Cybersecurity: What Businesses Need to Know

Butler Snow LLP on 6/30/2023

Cybersecurity is a top concern for all industries, particularly for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. These industries hold some of the most sensitive data and highly valuable technology, making them prime...more

Health Apps Beware: FTC Clarifies Health Breach Notification Rule with Significant Proposed Changes

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx on 6/9/2023

Direct-to-consumer health and wellness applications are forewarned: the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR), 16 C.F.R. part 318, that, if finalized, would cement...more

Focus on Electronic Health Information

Burr & Forman on 5/15/2023

There have been several recent governmental actions which highlight the balance between securing electronic patient information and the need for interoperability and appropriate exchange of such information. This article will...more

Washington Enacts First In the Nation Health Data Protection Law

UB Greensfelder LLP on 5/1/2023

By: Frances Floriano Goins and Michael Davis Hoenig About: Cybersecurity & Privacy May 1, 2023 – Last week, the Governor of Washington signed a package of legislation aimed at protecting the health care of women in response...more

FDA Issues Implementation Guidance on Cybersecurity Requirements for Medical Device Premarket Submissions

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP on 4/18/2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) has issued guidance concerning cybersecurity requirements for certain medical device premarket submissions (the Guidance). The Guidance outlines the implementation of...more

HHS Office for Civil Rights Posts HIPAA Security Rule Security Incident Procedures

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the... on 10/26/2022

Every October, in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the federal government and its partners work to educate stakeholders on cybersecurity awareness and how best to protect the privacy and security of...more

FDA’s New Draft Guidance on Cybersecurity

Gardner Law on 8/17/2022

The FDA has been continuing to work on protecting medical devices from the threats of cybersecurity. In April of this year, the Agency released the latest draft guidance addressing cybersecurity in the medical device...more

ECRI Names Cybersecurity Attacks as Top Health Technology Hazard for 2022

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 1/20/2022

ECRI has been publishing its annual report of health technology hazards for the past 15 years. According to ECRI’s Device Evaluation group, “the Top 10 Health Technology Hazards list identifies the potential sources of danger...more

Cybersecurity Risks in Medical Devices Discussed at Recent FDA Meeting

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 9/24/2019

The Patient Engagement Advisory Committee to the Food and Drug Association (FDA) met recently to discuss cybersecurity in medical devices. Medical devices are increasingly connected to the internet, hospital networks, and...more

Sharing and Mining Patient Data in Digital Health and Telemedicine: Laws You Need to Know

Foley & Lardner LLP on 4/3/2018

The use of new technologies such as digital health applications, telemedicine, and information exchanges can provide game-changing benefits for providers and patients alike. However, with increased sharing comes increased...more

New NIST Guide Advises Healthcare Companies on Securing Patient Health Information on Mobile Devices

Ballard Spahr LLP on 8/12/2015

In response to a growing demand for cybersecurity guidance in the health care industry, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through its National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, recently published a...more

19 Results

/

View per page

Page: of 1