The Big HIPAA Security Update Got Delayed to 2027, But Your 2026 Risk Assessment Just Got Harder

The federal government delayed major HIPAA Security Rule updates to 2027, but that doesn't ease your 2026 obligations. If you report MIPS Promoting Interoperability, your annual security risk assessment just got tougher. You must confirm it was done and prove you're fixing identified issues, or your entire PI score drops to zero. Don't mistake the delay for a pass. Use the extra year to get ahead. Chirpy Bird helps practices and ACOs meet current requirements and prepare for what's next.