Strengthening Cyber Posture to Effectuate Compliance and Mitigate Penalties Under HIPAA

Andrew Mahler, Vice President, Compliance and Privacy, Clearwater, speaks with Jennifer Kreick, Partner, Haynes and Boone LLP, about how health care organizations can strengthen their cybersecurity measures in light of the 2021 HITECH Act Amendment and the HHS Office of Civil Rights’ 2022 guidance regarding recognized security practices (RSPs). They discuss some examples of RSPs and how organizations can navigate the complex regulatory environment to operationalize cybersecurity practices. Jennifer recently co-authored an AHLA Briefing on this issue. From AHLA’s Health Information and Technology Practice Group. Sponsored by Clearwater.