Major changes to HIPAA are coming — and they will impact every healthcare organization, regardless of size.
In this episode of the HIPAA Insider Show, Adam Z. and HIPAA Vault CEO Gil Vidals break down the proposed 2026 updates to the HIPAA Security Rule and why these changes represent a mandatory shift toward stronger technology controls across healthcare.
We cover the non-negotiable technical requirements expected to become standard, including:
Mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Encryption at rest for ePHI
Annual penetration testing and security validation
Tighter enforcement and reduced tolerance for “best-effort” compliance
You’ll also learn:
The expected finalization timeline
How the compliance grace period is likely to work
When your systems must be ready to avoid enforcement risk
How smaller organizations can meet enterprise-level security demands with the right cloud strategy
If your organization handles ePHI, this episode provides a clear, technology-first roadmap to prepare for HIPAA compliance in 2026.
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