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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
HIPAA Compliant Chat: Secure Messaging, Live Chat, and Chatbots Explained
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Text, Resources

HIPAA Compliant Chat: Secure Messaging, Live Chat, and Chatbots Explained

HIPAA compliant chat is no longer optional for healthcare organizations. If your practice, telehealth platform, or healthcare website uses chat to communicate with patients, capture leads, or automate intake, that chat system must meet HIPAA requirements — or it can trigger violations, fines, and breach notifications. This guide explains what HIPAA compliant chat actually means,... Continue reading
What Are the Best HIPAA Compliant Online Forms for Secure Patient Data Collection?
By Alicia Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Forms, Resources

What Are the Best HIPAA Compliant Online Forms for Secure Patient Data Collection?

Are you still paying per submission for patient intake forms — or worse, collecting protected health information (PHI) through tools that were never designed for healthcare? This article is based on a recent episode of the HIPAA Insider Show, where HIPAA Vault CEO Gil Vidals explains why many popular form builders fall short of true... 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
The Convergence of Governance and Infrastructure: A Strategic Analysis of Compliance Automation Platforms versus HIPAA Vault
By Alicia Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Cloud, Resources

The Convergence of Governance and Infrastructure: A Strategic Analysis of Compliance Automation Platforms versus HIPAA Vault

1. Introduction: The Compliance Paradox in the Digital Health Economy The digital economy, particularly within the healthcare and life sciences sectors, is currently navigating a period of unprecedented regulatory intensification. Organizations are no longer judged solely by the efficacy of their software or the quality of their patient care, but by their ability to demonstrably... Continue reading
HIPAA Linux Hosting: Secure Infrastructure Built for Healthcare Data
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Linux, Resources

HIPAA Linux Hosting: Secure Infrastructure Built for Healthcare Data

Healthcare data demands more than just hosting.It demands controlled access, encryption, and ongoing security oversight. HIPAA Linux hosting is not about choosing Linux as an operating system. It’s about how Linux infrastructure is secured, accessed, maintained, and governed when it stores, processes, or transmits electronic protected health information (ePHI). Learn How HIPAA Linux Hosting Works... Continue reading