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HIPAA Compliance for Dental Offices: The Complete Guide
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Compliance, Resources

HIPAA Compliance for Dental Offices: The Complete Guide

HIPAA compliance for dental offices is essential for protecting patient information, avoiding costly violations, and maintaining patient trust. Dental practices manage sensitive information daily—insurance details, medical histories, X-rays, treatment plans, referrals—and because this qualifies as protected health information (PHI), every dental office must comply with HIPAA’s Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules. This guide explains... Continue reading
HIPAA Compliance Guide IV: The Evolution of Healthcare Data Protection
By Gil Vidals, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources

HIPAA Compliance Guide IV: The Evolution of Healthcare Data Protection

How HIPAA’s technical safeguards and encryption standards are shaping the future of patient privacy and ePHI security. Introduction: The New Era of Patient Privacy Gone are the days when a locked file cabinet and a firewall were enough to protect patient data.In 2025, data protection in healthcare demands constant innovation, stronger encryption, and end-to-end visibility.... Continue reading
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