HIPAA Firewall Requirements: Rules, Controls, and SaaS Checklist
If your healthcare SaaS application stores, processes, or transmits electronic protected health information (ePHI), network security is part of your HIPAA responsibility. But HIPAA firewall requirements are frequently misunderstood — and that misunderstanding creates real compliance risk. The HIPAA Security Rule (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164) does not prescribe a specific firewall vendor, firewall... Continue reading
HIPAA vs. HITECH vs. HITRUST: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
HIPAA is a federal law and regulatory framework governing health information privacy and security. HITECH is a 2009 federal law that strengthened HIPAA enforcement, breach notification, and business-associate accountability. HITRUST is a private cybersecurity assurance framework and certification program. Unlike HIPAA and HITECH, HITRUST certification is not generally required by federal law. They sound similar,... Continue reading
Synthetic Data for HIPAA Compliance Testing: The Complete Guide for Healthcare App Developers
Every healthcare app developer faces the same problem: you need realistic patient data to build and test your application, but you can’t use real patient data without a BAA — and you don’t have a BAA yet because the app isn’t ready to deploy. It’s a catch-22 that trips up hundreds of healthcare founders every... Continue reading
Is Manus HIPAA Compliant? What Healthcare Builders Need to Know
Manus is one of the most capable AI agent platforms available right now — building websites, automating workflows, generating slides, and even developing applications from a single prompt. With Manus 2.0 launching in September 2026 and $100M ARR reported in late 2025, it’s gaining serious traction with founders and developers. For healthcare founders, the question... Continue reading