Thank You for 2025—Welcome to a Secure 2026

As we welcome 2026, all of us at HIPAA Vault want to thank you for your continued trust. It’s an honor to support your organization with secure, HIPAA-compliant solutions that keep your data—and your patients—safe.

This year, we remain committed to helping you grow confidently with reliable hosting, expert support, and peace of mind, 24/7.

Let’s make 2026 your most secure and successful year yet.

Industry News Roundup

Oklahoma Spine Hospital’s $1.1M data breach tab

Oklahoma Spine Hospital is paying $1.1 million to settle a class action lawsuit tied to a July 2024 data breach that exposed sensitive information from nearly 39,000 patients. Investigators traced the incident back to a compromised email account, potentially leaking everything from names and birthdates to banking details, insurance info, and medical records.

While the hospital denies wrongdoing, it agreed to the settlement to avoid a long (and pricey) legal battle. Impacted patients could be eligible for three years of credit monitoring, identity theft insurance, reimbursement for losses up to $10,000, and a cash payout estimated around $100.

→ What happened, why it matters, and what this case says about data security in healthcare —get the full breakdown in the article.

Dakota Eye Institute’s $1M data breach settlement

Dakota Eye Institute has agreed to pay $1 million to resolve a class action lawsuit tied to an October 2023 cyberattack that exposed sensitive data from more than 107,000 patients. Hackers allegedly accessed and exfiltrated information including names, dates of birth, medical and insurance details—and in some cases, Social Security numbers.

The eye care group denies any wrongdoing but opted to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of prolonged litigation. Under the agreement, eligible patients can choose two years of credit monitoring with $1M identity theft insurance or a $45 cash payout, plus reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses (up to $1,000) and extraordinary losses like fraud (up to $5,000).

→ Why this case matters—and what it says about healthcare cybersecurity—read the full story.

Make 2026 the Year You Get HIPAA Compliance Right

New year, new goals—and if your organization handles ePHI, HIPAA compliance should be non-negotiable in 2026.

True HIPAA compliance isn’t just secure hosting or a one-time setup. It’s an ongoing commitment to protecting patient data, identifying risk, and following the right policies and procedures—every day. And with OCR audits always a possibility, “good enough” won’t cut it anymore.

That’s why organizations start the year with HIPAA Vault. From fully managed, HIPAA-compliant cloud hosting to audit-ready security and expert support, they help you stay compliant, confident, and focused on your mission.

Start 2026 prepared:

• Download a free HIPAA Compliance Checklist

• Evaluate your organization across 7 HHS OCR–recommended areas

• Get expert guidance when questions come up

Every HIPAA Vault solution includes:

• True HIPAA compliance guarantee

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Make compliance your advantage in 2026. Learn more today.