HIPAA IT Security: How to Strengthen Compliance and Protect ePHI
Updated for Current HIPAA Security Best practices — Aligned to HHS Security Rule summary and NIST SP 800-66 Rev.2, with practical guidance on MFA, continuous monitoring, and zero trust. Request a Free HIPAA Risk Assessment — Quick 15-minute setup. What Does the HIPAA Security Rule Actually Require? HIPAA’s Security Rule (45 CFR Part 164, Subpart... 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
What Are the Key Differences Between GDPR and HIPAA? A Complete Guide
In today’s digital economy, data privacy isn’t just a best practice—it’s the law. For any business in healthcare or handling user information, two acronyms cause the most confusion: GDPR and HIPAA. While both of these complex regulations aim to protect sensitive information, they are not interchangeable. Assuming compliance with one covers you for the other... Continue reading
The $3.9 Million Mistake: How a Stolen Laptop Led to a Crippling HIPAA Fine
In healthcare, even one small oversight can cost millions. In this HIPAA breach informational episode of The HIPAA Insider Show, hosts Adam Zeineddine and Gil Vidals, CTO and founder of HIPAA Vault, unpack how a single unencrypted laptop led to a $3.9 million fine—and what every healthcare organization can learn from it. Want the full... Continue reading
