HIPAA Security Risks in 2025: A New Era of Digital Healthcare

The HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) continues to make a significant impact on the healthcare industry, particularly as organizations have been pushed to adapt new safeguards for protected health information (PHI), especially with the rise of electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic protected health information (ePHI). As healthcare providers continue migrating to cloud-based infrastructures and advanced technologies, it’s crucial to maintain HIPAA compliance through robust security measures, whether utilizing in-house servers or cloud hosting solutions.

With organizations required to report breaches affecting 500 or more patients since the final compliance date in 2006, significant data has been collected over the years. As of 2025, HIPAA security risks have evolved with new threats emerging as technology advances. Here’s a look at the top five security risks for healthcare IT professionals as they navigate the modern landscape of EMRs and ePHI:

Theft of Laptops or Portable Devices

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