
Episode #115
HIPAA Rules Just Changed: Security Is No Longer Optional
The 2026 HIPAA Rule Updates: From “Addressable” to Required HIPAA compliance is entering a new phase—and “optional” security measures are quickly disappearing. In this episode of the HIPAA Insider Show , Adam Z. and cloud security expert Gil Vidals break down the major HIPAA Security Rule updates shaping healthcare compliance in 2026. As regulators push key safeguards from “addressable” to REQUIRED , healthcare organizations of all sizes must rethink how they approach security, infrastructure, and risk management. We discuss: What HIPAA changes are already active Which requirements are still pending New mandatory encryption expectations The proposed 12-month penetration testing requirements Why MFA and stronger safeguards are becoming essential How smaller healthcare organizations can stay compliant without enterprise-level budgets This episode provides a practical look at how providers, MSPs, and health-tech teams can prepare for the next era of healthcare cybersecurity and compliance. Learn more about HIPAA Vault: https://www.hipaavault.com/ Become a guest on the HIPAA Insider Show: https://www.hipaavault.com/podcast-guest/

