Is Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Webex, Slack, FaceTime or WhatsApp HIPAA Compliant?
The short answer: Zoom Healthcare, Microsoft Teams (Business/Enterprise), Cisco Webex (paid plans), Google Meet through Google Workspace (paid), and Slack (Business+ and Enterprise Grid) can all be made HIPAA compliant — but only with a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA). FaceTime, WhatsApp, Signal, Skype (consumer), and all free versions of every major platform are not... Continue reading
WooCommerce vs Shopify for Healthcare: Which Is HIPAA Compliant?
In plain terms: WooCommerce can be made HIPAA compliant. Shopify cannot — it does not offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA), which is a legal requirement under HIPAA for any vendor that handles protected health information (PHI) on behalf of a covered entity. If your online store collects, stores, or transmits PHI, Shopify is not... Continue reading
Why AI Agents Are Creating a New Identity Security Challenge for Healthcare Organizations
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare operations. From automating administrative workflows and IT support functions to enhancing cybersecurity monitoring and data management, AI-powered tools are becoming deeply integrated into healthcare environments. While these technologies offer substantial operational benefits, they are also introducing a new cybersecurity challenge: the rapid growth of non-human identities. AI agents often... Continue reading
HIPAA 2026 Security Rule Updates: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Do Now
The HIPAA compliance landscape is changing. As cyberattacks against healthcare organizations continue to increase, federal regulators are pushing for stronger security requirements designed to better protect electronic protected health information (ePHI). The proposed HIPAA Security Rule updates could eliminate many of the compliance loopholes organizations have relied on for years while introducing mandatory encryption, annual... Continue reading