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HIPAA Compliance vs. Certification: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog

HIPAA Compliance vs. Certification: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know

Understanding the distinction between HIPAA compliance and certification is crucial for healthcare providers. HIPAA compliance refers to adhering to the rules and requirements set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), while HIPAA certification involves obtaining a designation that attests to an individual’s knowledge of HIPAA regulations. Understanding HIPAA: Compliance vs. Certification Note that these statuses... Continue reading
EDI In Healthcare
By Gil Vidals, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources

EDI In Healthcare

The Digital Revolution in Healthcare In today’s healthcare landscape, electronic systems are revolutionizing how organizations handle data and deliver care. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has emerged as a crucial technology transforming healthcare operations from paper-heavy processes to streamlined digital workflows. Understanding Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in Healthcare Definition and Purpose Electronic Data Interchange represents a... 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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