HIPAA Compliance Guide I: BAAs, Hosting, and Healthcare Software Development
A dramatic increase in healthcare websites and application providers means it's a good time for a HIPAA refresher: A BAA is an agreement between two parties to safeguard PHI or Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Understanding Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) for HIPAA-Compliant Hosting
The Importance of BAAs in Healthcare Data Security In today’s digital healthcare landscape, protecting patient information is paramount. Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) play a crucial role in ensuring HIPAA compliance and maintaining healthcare data security. These legally binding contracts are essential for covered entities and their business associates to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI). Recent... Continue reading
The Rise of HIPAA-Compliant WooCommerce in Healthcare eCommerce
In today’s digital age, healthcare organizations must leverage eCommerce innovations to improve patient care and meet consumer expectations. The global healthcare e-commerce market, valued at $435.8 billion in 2022, is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5% from 2023 to 2030. This rapid growth highlights the increasing demand for secure... Continue reading
Minimizing Healthcare Risk through Penetration Testing (Part 2)
Updated January 2024, original interview in 2020 In part-1 of our interview with Ricoh Danielson, we discussed how a comprehensive, “real world” penetration test (also known as ethical hacking) can help you fix the gaps in your company’s security. Why do you need it? Let’s take a moment to recap why you need it: for those in... Continue reading