| On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a proposed rule to improve cybersecurity and better protect the U.S health care system from a growing number of cyberattacks. The proposed rule would modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule to require health plans, health care clearinghouses (an organization that enables the exchange of health care data between a provider and a payer (insurance company)), and most health care providers, and their business associates, to strengthen cybersecurity protections for individuals’ protected health information. This proposed rule is the latest step taken by OCR to address more frequent cyberattacks targeting the U.S. health care system, consistent with the HHS Healthcare and Public Health critical infrastructure sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals. The HIPAA Security Rule NPRM will not be published until January 6, 2025, but you can download and review the unpublished version. A fact sheet on the HIPAA Security Rule NPRM is available in English here. The comment period is 60 days from date of publication (scheduled for 1/6/2024). |
| Upcoming Advocacy Events in 2025 AHIMA Advocacy Summit: Registration is open for the 2025 AHIMA Advocacy Summit, taking place March 17-18 in Washington, DC. With a new Congress and Administration beginning in 2025, now is the time for HI professionals to make their voices heard in policy discussions at the national level. Register now. Global Virtual Policy Summit: The recording of the AHIMA/IFHIMA Global Virtual Policy Summit is available here. Post-Election Update Webinar: The recording of the AHIMA “Post-Election Update: What Does it Mean for Healthcare in 2025?” is available here. |
| Member Engagement in Advocacy Grassroots Advocacy Award Want to make sure NYHIMA increases its engagement for the Grassroots Advocacy Award? Learn how you can get involved and contribute to New York’s engagement numbers for federal advocacy. See the documents below for more information. AHIMA Grassroots Advocacy Award AHIMA Grassroots Advocacy Award Points System How to Report Grassroots Engagement Please contact Lance Smith (lance.smith@sphp.org) or advocacy@ahima.org with any questions. |