Description
OCR's risk analysis enforcement initiative expands in 2026 to include risk management. OCR now evaluates not just whether organizations conduct risk analyses but how they act on those analyses. Weak execution and stagnant risk remediations are increasingly associated with regulatory enforcement.
Requirements
- Conduct thorough risk analysis per HIPAA Security Rule
- Develop actionable risk remediation plans
- Implement risk remediation within documented timelines
- Document evidence of risk management follow-through
- Prepare for OCR audit of risk management practices
Applicable To
HIPAA Covered EntitiesBusiness AssociatesHealthcare ProvidersHealth Plans
Penalty Information
âš Civil monetary penalties from $145 to $2,190,294 per violation category per year.