Is Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Webex, Slack, FaceTime or WhatsApp HIPAA Compliant?
The short answer: Zoom Healthcare, Microsoft Teams (Business/Enterprise), Cisco Webex (paid plans), Google Meet through Google Workspace (paid), and Slack (Business+ and Enterprise Grid) can all be made HIPAA compliant — but only with a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA). FaceTime, WhatsApp, Signal, Skype (consumer), and all free versions of every major platform are not... Continue reading
UK Biobank Breach: Why Insider Threats Are the Next Major HIPAA Risk
Healthcare organizations spend millions defending themselves against ransomware, phishing campaigns, and external cyberattacks. But one of the most dangerous threats in modern healthcare security may already have authorized access to sensitive data. The recent UK Biobank breach is a powerful reminder that insider threats are becoming one of the biggest cybersecurity and compliance risks facing... Continue reading
HIPAA Security Rule 2026: What Healthcare Providers Must Do Now
Healthcare organizations can no longer treat HIPAA compliance as a one-time setup. The expectations around security, documentation, and accountability are rising—and regulators are making it clear that “good enough” is no longer acceptable. The upcoming HIPAA Security Rule 2026 changes reflect a broader shift: healthcare providers must now actively prove that their safeguards are in... Continue reading
HIPAA Compliant WordPress Hosting: A Real Healthcare Team Evaluation
When a healthcare organization evaluates HIPAA compliant WordPress hosting, the decision rarely comes from a single stakeholder. Instead, it involves IT, marketing, compliance, and development teams—all with different priorities. In this case, a pediatric healthcare organization brought together five stakeholders across departments to evaluate their hosting environment and ensure it could securely handle protected health... Continue reading