Matthew Fisher

Security Changes in the Wind

By Matt Fisher – On January 6, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services officially published a notice of proposed rulemaking to modify and update the HIPAA Security Rule. The timing of the proposed rule leaves any sort of immediate action with a lot of uncertainty (changing administrations bring changing priorities and delays).



Top 2024 Stories

As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s time to reflect on the pivotal moments that shaped the healthcare landscape over the past year. Check out some highlights on HCNR stats, top contributors from Health IT Answers, top stories from HCNR and more.


Hosts Open Mic on 2025

As we embark on another year of changes and advancements, we asked some of our radio and podcast show hosts to forecast what the healthcare industry might look like in 2025. Here is what they had to say.


HIPAA Reproductive Healthcare Uncertainty

By Matt Fisher – 2024 cannot end without a further wrinkle on the HIPAA front. Earlier in the year, the Office for Civil Rights in the Department of Health and Human Services modified the HIPAA Privacy Rule by adding language specific to reproductive health care and reproductive health care services.