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...
Step-by-Step: Establishing a BAA with Google for HIPAA
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;...
Is OneDrive HIPAA Compliant? Your Guide to Secure File Storage
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:...