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Join us July 9, 2025 for a special interactive discussion on current regulatory topics. Seats are limited, so register today!
Regulatory Brief: Proposed Rule to Support Reproductive Health Privacy (April 2023)
Following the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs, President Biden directed that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Trade Commission review existing laws and regulations for opportunities to further bolster reproductive healthcare. This regulatory brief explains the April 2023 NPRM that was released as part of this initiative.
HIPAA vs. HITECH vs. Cures Act: A Fragmented Regulatory Landscape
The healthcare privacy landscape in the U.S. is fragmented, lacking a universal law and relying on a patchwork of federal and state regulations overseen by multiple agencies. This whitepaper sheds light on federal privacy laws, patient access regulations, and how the existing patchwork fails to offer comprehensive patient privacy protections.
5 Common “Tells” of a Fraudulent Request
Fraudulent requests are a growing concern with far-reaching risks, from compromising sensitive patient data to violating privacy regulations and facing potential legal consequences. We compiled a list of “red flags” for the HI community as a reference to identify and stop these attacks.
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In the News
June 10, 2025
Trump Signs Executive Order to Bolster Cybersecurity
Becker’s Health IT | President Trump signed an executive order on June 6 to bolster US cybersecurity, directing federal agencies to adopt stronger defenses against persistent foreign threats—especially from China—and advancing efforts in secure software development, AI-driven protection, and post-quantum encryption. The order updates a 2025 directive and mandates new standards for software, IoT devices, and public-private collaboration.
June 9, 2025
Correct Use of 8 Key Health Data Standards Essential for Improving Information Sharing, Accuracy
TechTarget | As healthcare data sharing increases, standardized data formats like HL7, FHIR, ICD-10, and others are essential for improving interoperability, supporting clinical decision-making, ensuring accurate billing, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
June 3, 2025
HHS Appoints Dr. Thomas Keane to Lead Health IT Efforts at ASTP
Healthcare IT News | Thomas Keane, M.D., M.B.A. has been appointed as the new Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and National Coordinator for Health IT, according to confirmation from the office. Keane brings prior experience from ASTP/ONC, where he served as a senior advisor to the HHS Deputy Secretary and played key roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Steve Posnack, a career health IT official, has been named acting assistant secretary of technology policy.
May 29, 2025
Survey: Data Security Concerns Hamper Patient Portal Uptake
Healthcare Dive | Data security is a significant factor when it comes to encouraging people to use patient portals, according to a survey commissioned by data analytics firm LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Seventeen percent of respondents who don’t use online portals indicated they haven’t adopted them due to security concerns.
May 22, 2025
CMS Expands Audits to Crack Down on Medicare Advantage Overpayments
Healthcare Dive | The agency said it would increase the number of MA plan audits and complete its backlog of reviews by investing in technology and growing its medical coding team by about 2,000 coders. Beginning immediately, the CMS will review all eligible MA contracts each payment year in newly initiated audits. The agency plans to complete outstanding older reviews by early 2026.
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Regulatory Links
HIPAA – HHS Offices for Civil Rights (OCR) and the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information 45 CFR 164.524
Patient Access to Health Records
Information Related to Mental and Behavioral Health, including Opioid Overdose
Frequently asked HIPAA questions
Elizabeth McElhiney, MHA, CHPS, CPHIMS,
CDH-L, CRIS, CC
Elizabeth collaborates with clients to implement evidence-based best practices and oversees Verisma’s thought leadership initiatives. She has worked in health information (HI) and release of information (ROI) for 15+ years, covering all areas of the industry from customer service to compliance. Elizabeth is also the regulatory chair at the Association of Health Information Outsourcing Services (AHIOS). She earned a masters of health administration (MHA) with a specialization in health informatics from Capella University, and a bachelor of arts (BA) in political science from Illinois Wesleyan University.