HIPAA Digest | Catapult Business Innovations – August 22, 2025

HIPAA compliance in the era of OCR’s risk analysis initiative – TechTarget

The OCR risk analysis initiative is changing how healthcare and related businesses assess and mitigate PHI risks, so business leaders should tighten risk assessments and documentation before deploying AI or marketing tools that handle patient data.

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29 Years of HIPAA: What’s Next for Healthcare Data Privacy? – Security Magazine

This Security Magazine piece surveys how HIPAA privacy expectations are evolving as data use expands into AI and marketing, signaling how business leaders should update governance, consent, and data minimization practices to stay compliant.

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Mower County, MN Confirms HIPAA-Data Compromised in June Ransomware Attack – The HIPAA Journal

This breach shows how quickly PHI can be exposed when attackers hit healthcare networks, underscoring the importance of strong vendor risk management, incident response planning, and timely notification—keys for any company handling sensitive data in marketing or AI projects.

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HIPAA Privacy Rule in Focus: OCR Sheds Light on PHI Disclosures and Access Rights – The National Law Review

OCR’s focus on how PHI is disclosed and who has access highlights critical controls needed when using patient data for marketing or AI tools, including consent, access audits, and strict disclosure protocols for business partners.

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Q&A: Experts on GPT-5 and HIPAA compliance, part two – Mobi Health News

AI advances like GPT-5 bring new privacy considerations for PHI, and this Q&A offers practical guidance for decision-makers on using AI tools while staying HIPAA-compliant and protecting patient data.

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