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The Essential HIPAA Risk Assessment Guide for Healthcare Organizations
By Alicia Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

The Essential HIPAA Risk Assessment Guide for Healthcare Organizations

For many healthcare organizations, the term “HIPAA risk assessment” is surrounded by confusion. Is it a scan? A checklist? A technical audit? A paperwork exercise? The reality is this: a HIPAA risk analysis is the backbone of your entire compliance strategy. Without it, vulnerabilities go undetected, PHI stays at risk, and the likelihood of an... Continue reading
HIPAA IT Security: How to Strengthen Compliance and Protect ePHI
By Alicia Vidals, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

HIPAA IT Security: How to Strengthen Compliance and Protect ePHI

Updated for Current HIPAA Security Best practices — Aligned to HHS Security Rule summary and NIST SP 800-66 Rev.2, with practical guidance on MFA, continuous monitoring, and zero trust. Request a Free HIPAA Risk Assessment — Quick 15-minute setup. What Does the HIPAA Security Rule Actually Require? HIPAA’s Security Rule (45 CFR Part 164, Subpart... Continue reading
Is GoDaddy HIPAA Compliant for Healthcare Websites?
By Alicia Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Hosting, Resources

Is GoDaddy HIPAA Compliant for Healthcare Websites?

GoDaddy is one of the most recognizable names in web hosting and domain registration. Its affordability and ease of use make it attractive for small businesses — including healthcare providers building websites for patients. But when your website processes protected health information (PHI), affordability alone isn’t enough. The key question becomes: is GoDaddy HIPAA compliant... Continue reading
Is Google Docs HIPAA Compliant?
By Alicia Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Cloud, HIPAA Gmail, Resources

Is Google Docs HIPAA Compliant?

What Healthcare Teams Need to Know Before Using Google Docs for PHICan healthcare teams safely use Google Docs to store patient data? The short answer: Google Docs can be HIPAA compliant — but only under specific conditions. In this guide, we’ll break down how HIPAA applies to Google Docs, what steps are required to secure... Continue reading
HIPAA Security Rule Updates: Your Q4 2025 Readiness Plan
By Alicia Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

HIPAA Security Rule Updates: Your Q4 2025 Readiness Plan

It’s October 2025, and the HIPAA Security Rule is on the verge of its biggest update in decades. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued proposed changes earlier this year, and while they are not yet final, healthcare organizations can’t afford to wait. The proposed updates—requiring asset inventories, encryption, multi-factor authentication (MFA), regular... Continue reading