Google Cloud for Healthcare
Google Cloud for Healthcare: Why It’s the Best Choice for HIPAA Compliance Introduction The healthcare industry is facing a digital transformation, with cloud technology playing a crucial role in enhancing patient care, optimizing operations, and strengthening data security. However, given the stringent regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), healthcare organizations must... Continue reading
The Dark Web & Healthcare: Why Your PHI is a Prime Target
Introduction The modern healthcare industry sits at the crossroads of innovation and vulnerability. While digitization of patient records has brought significant efficiencies, it has also opened the doors to a new era of cybercrime. In 2023, over 133 million patient records were exposed in healthcare-related breaches, according to HHS.gov. This number highlights just how heavily... Continue reading
Zero Trust Security for Healthcare
Zero Trust Security for Healthcare: Why Your HIPAA Compliance Strategy Needs an Upgrade A Surge in Shadow Access: Why “Trusted” Users Pose the Greatest Risk to Healthcare Data In today’s digital healthcare environment, the most damaging breaches often come from within. Healthcare organizations increasingly rely on distributed networks, remote staff, and cloud-based tools to deliver... Continue reading
Self-Managed vs. Fully Managed HIPAA Hosting
Self-Managed vs. Fully Managed HIPAA Hosting: What’s Really More Cost-Effective? In the last year alone, healthcare data breaches cost organizations an average of $10.93 million per incident, according to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report. For healthcare providers weighing IT decisions, the question becomes urgent: is self-managed HIPAA hosting really more affordable—or is... Continue reading