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Compliance & Regulatory Roundtable
Join us June 24, 2026 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 3, 2026
New HSCC Guide Addresses Cybersecurity Risks Specific to Healthcare AI
Healthcare IT News | HSCC’s Cybersecurity Working Group (CWG) released its “Health Industry AI Cybersecurity Governance Framework Implementation Guide” as a how-to and AI-specific incident response playbook. The recommended cybersecurity framework for various AI systems can aid hospitals and health systems in identifying routine AI governance challenges and help protect against external threats.
June 2, 2026
Trump Signs AI Cybersecurity Executive Order: 7 Things to Know
Becker’s Health IT | President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to strengthen AI-enabled cybersecurity across government systems, expand protections for rural hospitals and critical infrastructure, and provide the federal government with access to the most advanced AI models up to 30 days before developers release them to other partners.
May 28, 2026
Trump Administration Reforms Surprise Billing Dispute Resolution
Healthcare Dive | The Trump administration finalized a major overhaul of the No Surprises Act’s independent dispute resolution (IDR) process, aiming to streamline out-of-network billing disputes between insurers and providers. The new rule lowers filing fees, standardizes communication, creates faster timelines for determining claim eligibility, and introduces a centralized “IDR Gateway” platform to manage disputes efficiently.
May 22, 2026
HHS Announces Restructuring of its Office for Civil Rights
US Department of Health and Human Services | HHS announced a major reorganization of its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), creating separate divisions focused on civil rights, religious freedom and conscience protections, and health information privacy and cybersecurity.
May 14, 2026
Prior Authorization Reform: A Hybrid Approach of Regulatory Requirements And Voluntary Commitments
McDermott+ | CMS and private health plans are working together to reform prior authorization by making the process faster, more standardized, and less burdensome for providers and patients. Recent CMS regulations focus on electronic prior authorization, faster decision timelines and greater transparency, while insurers have voluntarily committed to reducing the number of services requiring prior authorization and increasing real-time approvals.
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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


