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Is Microsoft Outlook HIPAA Compliant in 2026?
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Outlook, Resources

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
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Hosting, Resources

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
Securing Telehealth in a Vulnerable World 
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

Securing Telehealth in a Vulnerable World 

Telehealth is no longer a temporary response to a crisis or an experimental care option. In 2026, secure telehealth is a permanent, expected component of healthcare delivery—supporting primary care, behavioral health, follow-ups, and specialty consults across the industry. What has changed since the early days of telemedicine is not adoption, but exposure. Healthcare organizations now... Continue reading
Is Google Drive HIPAA Compliant? The Hidden Risks You Need to Know
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Gmail, Resources

Is Google Drive HIPAA Compliant? The Hidden Risks You Need to Know

Key Takeaways Cloud storage has revolutionized how we handle data, but for healthcare professionals, convenience cannot come at the cost of patient privacy. If you are a therapist, doctor, or healthcare administrator, you have likely found yourself asking the golden question: is Google Drive HIPAA compliant? (Spoiler: It can be, but setting it up alone... Continue reading
FERPA vs HIPAA: Which Privacy Law Applies to Student Medical Records?
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

FERPA vs HIPAA: Which Privacy Law Applies to Student Medical Records?

Organizations that handle student health information often default to HIPAA — but in education environments, that assumption is frequently wrong. Understanding FERPA vs HIPAA is critical for schools, universities, healthcare partners, and vendors because misclassifying which law applies can lead to improper disclosures, failed audits, and incorrect responses to breaches or record requests. This guide... Continue reading
HIPAA Compliant Web Forms: How to Choose the Right Tool for Collecting PHI
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Forms, Resources

HIPAA Compliant Web Forms: How to Choose the Right Tool for Collecting PHI

HIPAA compliant web forms are widely used for patient intake, appointment requests, and healthcare contact forms. While many online form builders claim to be “secure,” only a small number are actually appropriate for collecting protected health information (PHI). The challenge is that HIPAA compliance is not determined by form design or encryption alone. It depends... Continue reading