HIPAA Digest | Catapult Business Innovations – December 10, 2025

Over 100 Hospital Systems and Provider Associations Call for Withdrawal of Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Update

This article highlights broad industry pushback against proposed HIPAA Security Rule changes. For business leaders, it signals regulatory uncertainty and the need to design AI and data workflows that remain adaptable to evolving security requirements when handling PHI.

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Bill Reintroduced to Strengthen Healthcare Cybersecurity

The bill proposes stronger cybersecurity requirements across healthcare, which could translate into new obligations for vendors and covered entities. For business decision-makers, this means ensuring your AI-driven marketing and data integrations align with tighter controls and more thorough risk assessments.

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Over 100 provider groups tell HHS to pull proposed HIPAA update

Industry groups are urging regulators to withdraw the proposed HIPAA update, signaling that changes may be delayed or reworked. For business leaders, expect ongoing uncertainty in security standards and plan for flexible data practices and vendor contracts that can adapt to change.

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ADA urges HHS to withdraw proposed HIPAA cybersecurity rule

Dental associations and practices are urging withdrawal of the proposed rule, showing broad industry skepticism about new cybersecurity mandates. For marketers and tech partners serving healthcare, this underscores the importance of delivering compliant, privacy-first solutions that can work under uncertain guidance.

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Critical Deadline to Update Notices of Privacy Practices Related to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Information for all HIPAA Covered Entities

The update deadline for notices of privacy practices related to SUD information has arrived, impacting how PHI is disclosed and marketed. For business leaders using AI tools, this means ensuring marketing consent language, disclosures, and data handling are aligned with new notices to avoid penalties.

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