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Navigating the Breach Notification Rule: Essential Steps Organizations Must Take Following a Data Breach in Healthcare
The HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, under 45 CFR §§ 164.400-414, requires covered entities like hospitals, clinics, and health insurers—and their business associates who handle protected health information (PHI)—to notify affected people, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and sometimes the media when unsecured PHI is exposed. A breach means any unauthorized access, […]...
29 Jan 2026