Your PHI May Already Be Leaking

🎥 Must Watch:What 2.3 Million Records Stolen Can Teach You

In this episode, we unpack the real cost of healthcare data breaches—from the recent American Vision Partners hack affecting 2.35 million patients to the hidden expenses of identity protection and cyber insurance.

✅ Learn how one third-party breach triggered a chain reaction.
✅ Discover the actual per-record cost of a breach—and how to prepare.
✅ Get actionable advice on how your developers can avoid the same mistakes.

If you manage or build healthcare apps, this is a must-watch for protecting your PHI and staying HIPAA compliant.

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✅ HIPAA Compliance Tip: Enforce Persistent PHI Encryption

Why it matters: Encrypting PHI at rest and in transit is required under the HIPAA Security Rule (§164.312(a)(2)(iv), §164.312(e)(2)(ii)). But true compliance demands continuous enforcement—not one-time setup.

Actionable Steps:

• Apply end-to-end encryption to all PHI transactions—including web apps, APIs, backups, and mobile endpoints.

• Automate encryption key rotation and enforce it at defined intervals (e.g., 90 days).

• Audit access logs monthly. Require security reviews of encryption protocols as part of your CI/CD release cycle.

Bottom line: Static encryption is not enough. Ongoing validation is what keeps your PHI secure and your business compliant.

📰 Industry News Roundup

New HIPAA Regulations on the Horizon

HHS indicates possible new HIPAA regulations in 2025, including revisions to the Privacy Rule impacted by recent judicial actions. Entities should stay alert to upcoming compliance requirements.
Source: HIPAA Journal

5.4 Million Patient Records Exposed

Healthcare SaaS provider Episource confirmed a breach exposing names, SSNs, Medicaid IDs, and full medical histories of 5 million Americans. Breach active Jan 27–Feb 6, 2025.
Link: Fox News

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