HIPAA’s SaaS Security Prescription

New Rules for a New SaaS Landscape

The 2025 HIPAA Security Rule update is here, marking the most significant change in over a decade. For healthcare providers, insurers, and business associates, the era of ambiguous SaaS-related controls that were open to interpretation has come to an end. The new HIPAA SaaS security mandates establish specific, enforceable requirements that directly impact how organizations govern and secure SaaS applications. This guide outlines the changes, their significance, and how SaaS security and compliance teams can stay ahead.

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New HIPAA Security Requirements for Modern SaaS Usage

SaaS is intricately integrated into every department, role, and workflow. From scheduling tools to AI-powered diagnostics, SaaS applications have become essential for delivering care and running operations. However, in the rush to adopt new SaaS tools, security controls have fallen behind. Many applications were never reviewed by security, never included in SaaS inventories, and many have weak—or no—access controls, despite handling sensitive data or connecting to core systems. It’s no surprise, then, that identity-related gaps have become a top attack vector. According to the HIPAA Journal, compromised credentials account for 34% of breaches, and SaaS identities are one of the most common entry points into healthcare environments. Now, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is stepping in to close the gaps, introducing the first major update to the HIPAA Security Rule since 2013.

Your Guide to HIPAA Security Rule Compliance

Learn what the 2025 HIPAA updates say about SaaS security—and what’s now required:
  • The new MFA requirements and why shadow SaaS complicates enforcement.
  • What HIPAA expects from SaaS asset inventories and how to maintain their currency.
  • The risks associated with unused software and outdated accounts, as well as ways to eliminate them to comply with the new mandates.
  • Why gaining visibility into all SaaS usage is now essential for compliance.
This eBook is your practical guide to confidently navigating HIPAA’s new SaaS mandates. Be proactive in your preparations; access your copy today.
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Strengthen the Resilience of Your SaaS Security

As healthcare relies more heavily on SaaS to operate, manage care, and connect with partners, the line between what’s secure and what’s assumed to be secure is becoming increasingly thin. However, the 2025 HIPAA security rule requirements offer a chance to rethink your approach to SaaS security. The same practices that strengthen compliance—real-time discovery, usage-based risk prioritization, and continuous inventory updates—also reduce cost, improve operational efficiency, and set the foundation for smarter, more scalable SaaS governance. Get started on building a more resilient SaaS security program and aligning with the new HIPAA security requirements today with Grip’s informative guide.
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