HHS Updates Security Risk Assessment Tool
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released version 3.7 of its Security Risk Assessment Tool, designed to help covered entities evaluate their compliance with HIPAA security requirements.
Why this matters: Small medical practices and clinics are the audience here. They handle some of the most sensitive personal data that exists, and many do not have a dedicated security team. A free government tool that helps them find gaps in their data protection is genuinely useful. The catch is that a tool only works if people use it properly. Checking a box is not the same as actually reducing risk to patients whose records are on the line.
Who should care: Healthcare professionals · Privacy officers · Compliance
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