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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in Healthcare and HIPAA
By Gil Vidals, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in Healthcare and HIPAA

In the world of healthcare, the phrase “an apple a day” is rapidly being replaced by “an EDI a day keeps the paperwork at bay.” Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), is the unsung hero making the healthcare sector more efficient, accurate, and patient-friendly. Electronic Data Interchange is a standardized method for exchanging business documents between different... Continue reading
How To Start A Medical Practice: A Checklist For Healthcare Entrepreneurs
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Hosting, Marketing, Resources, Uncategorized

How To Start A Medical Practice: A Checklist For Healthcare Entrepreneurs

Starting a new medical practice can host a variety of challenges and rewards. You’ve got responsibilities like running a business, managing finances, and delivering top-notch patient care, all of which can be overwhelming. But with careful preparation and planning, and the right resources, you can confidently embark on the journey of opening and operating your... Continue reading
What Is a BAA? Understanding the Role of a BAA in HIPAA Compliance
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Hosting, Resources, Uncategorized

What Is a BAA? Understanding the Role of a BAA in HIPAA Compliance

Every healthcare organization has at least one Business Associate Agreement (BAA) in place with a service provide. Anything or anyone that comes into contact with Protected Health Information (PHI) should have a BAA in place, protecting the covered entity (the healthcare organization) and the business associate (the service provider).  Note: Business Associates are not just... Continue reading
Is Microsoft Outlook HIPAA Compliant?
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Email, HIPAA Outlook, Resources

Is Microsoft Outlook HIPAA Compliant?

In today’s digital era, technology has become the backbone of the healthcare sector. Healthcare practitioners and administrators are utilizing various digital devices and applications to make healthcare accessible, affordable, and convenient for their patients; all the while, streamlining their communication to improve efficiency. One such digital application is email – which is used universally by... Continue reading
Are Windows Servers HIPAA Compliant?
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Hosting, Resources, Security

Are Windows Servers HIPAA Compliant?

There are many day-to-day tasks that healthcare professionals must ensure are HIPAA-compliant. Sometimes the security of your system is the last thing you think to check up on when you’re focusing on providing care to your patients, especially if your system was HIPAA-compliant when you first set it up. This begs the question, is Windows... Continue reading
Revisiting FISMA, HIPAA, and Zero Trust
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, Resources

Revisiting FISMA, HIPAA, and Zero Trust

At HIPAA Vault, we’re sometimes asked how HIPAA Compliance relates to FISMA, a federal data security requirement. Here’s what you need to know: In the world of compliance requirements, two types of business organizations are generally distinguished. The first, known as the “private sector,” has to do with the for-profit, commercial industry, comprised of businesses... Continue reading
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