25 HIPAA Facts, Myths & Surprising Truths About Healthcare Privacy
Introduction When it comes to protecting patient privacy, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is one of the most recognized—yet often misunderstood—laws in healthcare. Whether you’re a provider, an administrator, or a health tech startup, understanding HIPAA’s facts and myths can help you stay compliant, protect patient data, and avoid costly violations. In... Continue reading
Answering Your Top 10 HIPAA Cloud FAQs
“Technology is the engine of healthcare — and today, that engine runs on the cloud,” says Adam, host of HIPAA Insider, kicking off a discussion that every healthcare organization needs to hear. “But with great power comes, as always, great responsibility.” In this episode of HIPAA Insider Podcast, Adam and Gil Vidals, CEO of HIPAA... Continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to HIPAA Data Backup
Beyond Backup, Toward Data Resilience Imagine this scenario: a staff member opens a phishing email, and within minutes, a ransomware attack encrypts every patient file on your server. Your electronic health record (EHR) system is down. You can’t access histories, schedule appointments, or process billing. Your practice is paralyzed. This nightmare is an all-too-common reality.... Continue reading
HIPAA and Social Media: A Guide to Compliance and Penalties
With over 5 billion global users across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok, social media continues to redefine communication — and healthcare is no exception. Hospitals, clinics, and private practices now rely on social channels for community engagement, patient education, and brand visibility. But this rise in connectivity brings an equally sharp rise in... Continue reading
