Some public figures have claimed that asking someone's vaccination status is a HIPAA violation. But HIPAA, a healthcare privacy law, only applies to medical professionals and entities. That means ...

With mask requirements shifting and COVID restrictions lifting for fully vaccinated people, many are wondering what is and isn't allowed when it comes to requesting proof of vaccination. Some are ...

HIPAA enforcement is tightening, with OCR ramping up audits and investigations that focus heavily on ransomware preparedness, risk analysis, and business associate oversight. Covered entities and ...

The 2026 HIPAA Security Rule updates will make encryption of all electronic protected health information (ePHI) at rest and in transit mandatory, ending the long-standing 'addressable' flexibility.