HIPAA-Compliant SFTP in Healthcare: What You Need to Know
In today’s digital healthcare environment, protecting the privacy and integrity of patient data is not optional – it’s a legal requirement under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). One critical tool that supports HIPAA compliance in data transfers is Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). But what makes an SFTP solution HIPAA-compliant? And how... Continue reading
Telehealth Security Crisis: Why 68% of Virtual Care Platforms Fail HIPAA Requirements
The convenience and reach of telehealth exploded during the COVID‑19 pandemic—virtual care visits surged by more than 4,300% in 2020—yet this rapid adoption exposed glaring security gaps. A recent survey of healthcare IT leaders found 68% of virtual care platforms lacked critical HIPAA technical safeguards or failed to secure a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA),... Continue reading
Mobile Healthcare Security: HIPAA Compliance Guide for iOS and Android Applications
The shift to mobile-first healthcare has empowered patients and providers alike, offering on-demand access to medical records, telehealth visits, and remote monitoring via smartphones and tablets via HIPAA Vault’s Cloud Hosting. Yet with this convenience comes a critical responsibility: ensuring that every line of code and every data transmission in your iOS or Android app... Continue reading
EDI in Healthcare: Ensuring HIPAA Compliance for Secure Data Exchange
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has revolutionized the way healthcare organizations share clinical and administrative data. Under the HIPAA EDI Rule, covered entities and business associates must adhere to national standards for electronic transactions—ranging from claims submissions to eligibility inquiries—to protect patient privacy and improve operational efficiency. In this post, we’ll explore how EDI works in... Continue reading