Can We Trust AI in Healthcare? A HIPAA-Centered Perspective on Risk and Responsibility
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare. From clinical decision support to real-time patient engagement, AI promises speed, scale, and unprecedented precision. But as AI systems grow more autonomous, so do the stakes, especially when protected health information (PHI) is involved. At HIPAA Vault, we understand both the potential and the peril of AI in medicine.... Continue reading
Is Google Text HIPAA Compliant? What Healthcare Providers Need to Know
Communicating with patients over text is quick, convenient, and widely used. But when it comes to transmitting Protected Health Information (PHI), convenience must take a back seat to compliance. Many healthcare providers wonder whether popular tools like Google Chat or Google Messages are HIPAA compliant. After all, these tools are already in use across countless... Continue reading
Beyond FTP: Is SFTP HIPAA Compliant for Secure PHI Transfers?
Healthcare organizations regularly exchange large files—lab results, imaging studies, billing data—often containing Protected Health Information (PHI). Standard FTP transmits data in plain text, exposing sensitive information to interception. Secure FTP (SFTP), which uses SSH encryption, is widely adopted as a safer alternative. But the critical question remains: is SFTP HIPAA compliant? The answer hinges on... Continue reading
Guarding PHI in the Cloud: Is Google Storage HIPAA Compliant?
Google Cloud Storage offers robust, scalable object storage used by enterprises around the world. Healthcare organizations eyeing the cloud often wonder: is Google storage HIPAA compliant? Storing Protected Health Information (PHI) off-premises demands strict technical and administrative controls. This guide explains Google’s HIPAA eligibility, necessary configurations, and best practices for safeguarding PHI in Google Storage.... Continue reading