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HIPAA App Development: 5 Essential Tips for Secure, Compliant Apps
By Brenda Medel, , App Development, HIPAA Blog, Resources

HIPAA App Development: 5 Essential Tips for Secure, Compliant Apps

If you’re building a healthcare application, HIPAA compliance is non-negotiable — and yet many teams unknowingly overlook critical security requirements. In an episode of the HIPAA Insider Show, hosts Adam Zeineddine and Gil Vidals, Founder & CTO of HIPAA Vault, discussed the five most commonly missed HIPAA app development tips. This article expands their discussion... Continue reading
Can AI Chatbots Be HIPAA-Compliant? 
By Brenda Medel, , Artificial Intelligence, HIPAA Blog, Resources

Can AI Chatbots Be HIPAA-Compliant? 

The rapid adoption of AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini is transforming healthcare operations — but it’s also raising compliance concerns. In Episode 96 of The HIPAA Insider Show, Adam runs live tests on the leading LLMs to discover whether they can safely handle Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA. Let’s unpack the findings... Continue reading
HIPAA-Compliant Fax Services for Psychologists: Secure Communication in Mental Health
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Fax, Resources

HIPAA-Compliant Fax Services for Psychologists: Secure Communication in Mental Health

Even in the era of encrypted email and EHR integrations, faxing remains deeply embedded in mental health workflows. Psychologists and therapists still exchange patient records, referrals, and insurance documents via fax every day. But traditional fax machines often pose serious HIPAA compliance risks — from misdirected transmissions to unprotected data storage. That’s why many behavioral... Continue reading
25 HIPAA Facts, Myths & Surprising Truths About Healthcare Privacy
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Compliance, Resources

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
The Ultimate Guide to HIPAA Data Backup 
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

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