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The 5 Most Common HIPAA Mistakes Small Practices Make (and How to Fix Them Fast)
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

The 5 Most Common HIPAA Mistakes Small Practices Make (and How to Fix Them Fast)

If you run a small healthcare practice, you’re juggling everything—patient care, scheduling, billing, recordkeeping, and often IT. That’s exactly why HIPAA mistakes for small practice owners are so common. And unfortunately, even a single misstep can lead to fines that start at $10,000 per violation, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services... Continue reading
HIPAA Compliance for Therapists: Avoid Penalties, Protect Patients, and Stay Legally Secure
By Josh Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Compliance, Resources

HIPAA Compliance for Therapists: Avoid Penalties, Protect Patients, and Stay Legally Secure

If you’re a therapist in private practice, HIPAA compliance for therapists is one of the most important responsibilities you have in protecting client trust, avoiding penalties, and maintaining legal and ethical standards. Whether you accept insurance, run a cash-only practice, or operate entirely online, HIPAA rules influence how you store, send, and protect patient information.... Continue reading
HIPAA App Development: 5 Essential Tips for Secure, Compliant Apps
By Brenda Medel, , App Development, HIPAA Blog, Resources

HIPAA App Development: 5 Essential Tips for Secure, Compliant Apps

If you’re building a healthcare application, HIPAA compliance is non-negotiable — and yet many teams unknowingly overlook critical security requirements. In an episode of the HIPAA Insider Show, hosts Adam Zeineddine and Gil Vidals, Founder & CTO of HIPAA Vault, discussed the five most commonly missed HIPAA app development tips. This article expands their discussion... Continue reading
HIPAA IT Security: How to Strengthen Compliance and Protect ePHI
By Alicia Vidals, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

HIPAA IT Security: How to Strengthen Compliance and Protect ePHI

Updated for Current HIPAA Security Best practices — Aligned to HHS Security Rule summary and NIST SP 800-66 Rev.2, with practical guidance on MFA, continuous monitoring, and zero trust. Request a Free HIPAA Risk Assessment — Quick 15-minute setup. What Does the HIPAA Security Rule Actually Require? HIPAA’s Security Rule (45 CFR Part 164, Subpart... Continue reading
Can AI Chatbots Be HIPAA-Compliant? 
By Brenda Medel, , Artificial Intelligence, HIPAA Blog, Resources

Can AI Chatbots Be HIPAA-Compliant? 

The rapid adoption of AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini is transforming healthcare operations — but it’s also raising compliance concerns. In Episode 96 of The HIPAA Insider Show, Adam runs live tests on the leading LLMs to discover whether they can safely handle Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA. Let’s unpack the findings... Continue reading
HIPAA Compliant Texting for Physicians: Secure, Fast, and Fully Protected Communication 
By Josh Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Text, Resources

HIPAA Compliant Texting for Physicians: Secure, Fast, and Fully Protected Communication 

Texting your patients shouldn’t put your practice at risk. Learn how HIPAA compliant texting for physicians keeps your communications secure, protects PHI, and helps you stay compliant — without sacrificing convenience or care quality. Why Physicians Need HIPAA Compliant Texting Modern medicine moves fast — and so do physicians. From coordinating care to confirming appointments,... Continue reading