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
HIPAA Compliant Texting: What Every Healthcare Provider Must Know
In today’s mobile-first world, texting is how people communicate — including your patients. But in healthcare, texting without proper safeguards can expose your organization to major compliance risks. That’s why HIPAA compliant texting is no longer optional — it’s a necessity for providers who want to stay efficient, responsive, and within the law. This comprehensive... Continue reading
Cloud Wars: AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud for HIPAA Compliance (2025 Update)
A 2025 update to our HIPAA Insider Show discussion — comparing AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud on infrastructure, pricing, services, and security for HIPAA compliance. Editor’s Note (Updated for 2025): This article is a refreshed version of our 2024 comparison of the Big Three cloud providers — AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud — for... Continue reading
Standard Web Hosting vs HIPAA Compliant Hosting
If your healthcare website interacts with patient information, standard web hosting won’t cut it. You need HIPAA compliant web hosting—a secure environment designed specifically to protect Protected Health Information (PHI) and meet the strict requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since this post was first published in 2014, the risks have... Continue reading
