Why do we need to test our Disaster Recovery Plan every year?
One of the most frequent questions we get from our clients is: “If our software, servers, and networks are stable and rarely change, why do we need to spend time and resources testing our Contingency and Disaster Recovery (DR) Plan every single year? Wouldn’t...
How to Maintain HIPAA Compliance in Public Cloud Environments
HIPAA Compliance in the Cloud: Securing ePHI in a Shared World The shift to public cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud has revolutionized healthcare data management. However, a common misconception remains: that the cloud provider handles all the...
How to Stay HIPAA Compliant with Audit Logs
What is a HIPAA Audit Log? Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule, specifically 45 C.F.R. § 164.312(b), a HIPAA audit log is an official chronological record of events occurring within an organization’s applications, user...
Is Gmail HIPAA Compliant? – Well, It Can Be!
Disclaimer: Total HIPAA provides HIPAA compliance software, training, and documentation services. We do not provide IT services, email encryption software, or Google Workspace/Gmail technical setup. For assistance with configuring your email client or...