HIPAA Security Questionnaire: The Gap Between What You Say and What Buyers See
In this episode of the HIPAA Insider Show, we sit down with Larry Trotter II, Founder of Inherent Security, to unpack a hard truth in healthcare sales: You can sign every BAA, check every box on the HIPAA security questionnaire, and still lose the deal. Why? Because enterprise healthcare buyers don’t just evaluate answers —... Continue reading
HIPAA Cloud Storage Explained: Requirements, Risks, and Google Cloud
HIPAA cloud storage refers to any cloud-based system used to store, process, or transmit protected health information (PHI) in compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. If your organization stores patient records, intake forms, diagnostic images, or EHR backups in the cloud, you must meet strict HIPAA requirements for data storage — regardless of which cloud... Continue reading
Is Microsoft Outlook HIPAA Compliant in 2026?
Email continues to be one of the most widely used communication tools in healthcare. Providers rely on it daily to communicate with colleagues, insurers, vendors, and patients. Among the most commonly used platforms is Microsoft Outlook, part of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. As healthcare organizations become more digital and cyber threats continue to evolve, an... Continue reading
Affordable HIPAA Compliant Hosting Plans
Affordable HIPAA compliant hosting is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — challenges facing healthcare startups, SaaS platforms, and digital health providers. Because protected health information (PHI) is highly sensitive, the HIPAA Security Rule requires hosting environments to be secured, monitored, and managed very differently than standard commercial hosting. According to the... Continue reading
