As we move deeper into 2025, reviewing a HIPAA compliance checklist 2025 is a critical responsibility for medical practices. The HIPAA Security Rule, established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), sets national standards for safeguarding electronic protected health information (ePHI). Compliance with this rule has never been more important as the healthcare landscape faces a growing number of challenges, including:
Ransomware attacks targeting healthcare organizations of all sizes
AI misuse that could expose or infer sensitive patient information
Vulnerabilities in expanded digital workflows such as electronic health record (EHR) integrations, telehealth platforms, and secure patient portals
These new ways of delivering care improve efficiency and patient experience, but they also create more entry points for cyberattacks if not properly secured.