by Jillian Chubbuck | Mar 10, 2026 | Blog, Encryption, File Sharing, General, Privacy, Security, Training
Summary: To use Google Workspace with Protected Health Information (PHI), you must enter into a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Google. As of 2026, this process is handled digitally within the Google Admin Console. However, a signed BAA is only the first step;... by Jillian Chubbuck | Feb 11, 2026 | Agents & Brokers, Business Associates, Employers, General, Medical & Dental Providers, Privacy, Security
At a Glance: OneDrive & HIPAA Compliance Is it compliant? Not by default. OneDrive requires an Enterprise-level subscription, a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA), and specific security configurations to meet U.S. federal standards. 3 Key Requirements: Legal:... by Jillian Chubbuck | Feb 3, 2026 | Agents & Brokers, Business Associates, Employers, General, Medical & Dental Providers, Privacy, Security
In the modern cybersecurity landscape, a simple firewall is no longer a sufficient barrier against sophisticated threats. As highlighted in the January 2026 OCR Cybersecurity Newsletter, system hardening has become an essential process for shrinking your “attack... 
by Jillian Chubbuck | Jan 7, 2026 | Agents & Brokers, Business Associates, Employers, General, Medical & Dental Providers, Privacy, Security
For years, 42 CFR Part 2 has operated as a separate, more stringent set of rules than HIPAA. However, following the CARES Act, the HHS has issued a Final Rule to bring these two frameworks into closer alignment. The compliance deadline is February 16, 2026. It is... 
by Jillian Chubbuck | Nov 5, 2025 | Agents & Brokers, Business Associates, Employers, General, Medical & Dental Providers, Privacy, Security
In today’s digital world, protecting sensitive information is not optional— it’s essential. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, insurance company, or business associate handling protected health information (PHI), you’ve probably heard of SOC 2 compliance and... 
by Jillian Chubbuck | Oct 28, 2025 | Agents & Brokers, Business Associates, Employers, General, Medical & Dental Providers, Privacy, Security
In the world of healthcare and business operations, protecting Protected Health Information (PHI) is not a solo effort: it requires a unified, knowledgeable HIPAA compliance team. As a Covered Entity or Business Associate, the team you select is the backbone of your... by Jillian Chubbuck | Oct 14, 2025 | Agents & Brokers, Business Associates, Employers, Medical & Dental Providers
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) continues to evolve, but one trend remains constant: the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is aggressively enforcing compliance failures. In the modern, digitized healthcare environment, violations are rarely... 
by Jillian Chubbuck | Oct 1, 2025 | Agents & Brokers, Agents and Brokers, Audit, Blog, Breach, Business Associates, Employers, General, Medical & Dental Providers, Privacy, Security
A HIPAA Risk Assessment, or Risk Analysis, is the single most critical and foundational requirement of the entire HIPAA Security Rule. If you are a Covered Entity or a Business Associate, this process is not optional—it is required to ensure the confidentiality,... by Jillian Chubbuck | Sep 25, 2025 | Agents & Brokers, Agents and Brokers, Audit, Blog, Breach, Business Associates, Dental Providers, Employers, Encryption, General, Medical & Dental Providers, Medical Providers, Privacy, Security, Training, Uncategorized
More Than Just Another Tech Headline The widespread 2025 data breach affecting users of Workday and Salesforce is far more than a distant technology problem; it is a critical and urgent case study for every healthcare provider, employer group health plan, health... by Jillian Chubbuck | Sep 9, 2025 | Agents & Brokers, Agents and Brokers, Audit, Blog, Breach, Business Associates, Dental Providers, Employers, Encryption, General, Medical & Dental Providers, Medical Providers, Privacy, Security, Training, Uncategorized
In today’s interconnected world, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount, especially in healthcare. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law designed to protect an individual’s Protected Health Information... 
