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HITRUST Responds to RFI on Cybersecurity Regulation Harmonization

November 3, 2023 - HITRUST issued a response to the White House’s request for information (RFI) on the harmonization of cybersecurity regulations, suggesting that regulation alone is not a fix to the ongoing cyber challenges that critical infrastructure entities face. Rather, HITRUST recommended a shift away from further regulations in favor of a renewed focus...


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New Version of HITRUST CSF Helps Healthcare Tackle Emerging Cybersecurity Threats

by Jill McKeon

HITRUST plans to release version 11 of its cybersecurity framework (CSF) in January with new and improved features for managing emerging cybersecurity threats and reducing certification efforts, the...

How HITECH Recognized Security Practices Boost Healthcare Cybersecurity

by Jill McKeon

A 2021 amendment to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act required the HHS Secretary to consider certain recognized security practices (RSPs) of covered entities and business associates when...

Clearwater Acquires TECH LOCK, Expands Cybersecurity, HIPAA Compliance Services

by Jill McKeon

Clearwater, a cyber risk management and HIPAA compliance solutions vendor, completed its acquisition of TECH LOCK, which will allow the company to provide 24/7 managed detection and response (MDR)...

EHNAC, HITRUST Partner to Promote Security, Privacy Standards

by Jill McKeon

The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) and HITRUST announced a partnership to enhance security and privacy requirements under the Trusted Network Accreditation Program...

The Importance of Third-Party Risk Assessments in Healthcare

by Jill McKeon

Healthcare organizations can have the most sophisticated internal security protocols, but failing to assess third-party risk may leave organizations vulnerable to data breaches nonetheless. Threat actors are increasingly using third-party...

HITRUST Announces Risk Assessment Portfolio Expansion

by Jill McKeon

HITRUST announced an expanded assessment portfolio to help organizations ensure cyber resilience and assess risk management protocols. The organization also unveiled a new approach to assessments to...

Health IT Groups Laud Proposed Bill Incentivizing Best Practice Security

by Jessica Davis

Several health IT industry stakeholder groups have issued support of legislation recently passed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The proposed HR 7898 bill would require the Department...

HSCC Shares Resource on Threat Information Sharing Organizations

by Jessica Davis

The Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council unveiled guidance on cybersecurity information sharing organizations in the healthcare sector, its fourth cybersecurity resource released as...