Healthcare organizations must lock down identities and access to PHI

The principle of least privilege, which ensures that individuals have the minimum necessary access rights for their roles, is often overlooked and improperly managed in healthcare organizations. Failing to properly manage access rights can lead to data breaches. Healthcare organizations should develop an identity and access management program that includes regular access reviews, monitoring of user activities, and adaptation of access rights based on personnel changes. Additionally, organizations should review their existing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory guidance.