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...
Does HIPAA Apply After Death? Limitations of HIPAA Rules
A common misconception in the healthcare industry is that privacy rights end when a patient’s life does. However, for any organization handling sensitive data, understanding how the law follows a patient into the afterlife is critical for staying compliant and...
HIPAA Compliance: A Constant Pulse, Not an Annual Event
For many Covered Entities and Business Associates, HIPAA compliance is viewed as a “one-and-done” annual event. You check the boxes, conduct your staff training, finish your Risk Assessment, and breathe a sigh of relief. However, the Department of Health and Human...
The $245,000 Wake-Up Call: Why Your Employee Benefits Plan is a HIPAA Target
When most business owners hear the word “HIPAA,” they think of hospitals, doctors’ offices, and pharmacies. If you are an employer group or an insurance agent, there is a dangerous misconception that a company’s internal health plan is somehow exempt from this federal...