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...
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...