Encryption Best Practices for Protecting ePHI in the Cloud
Introduction In today’s digital healthcare landscape, cybercriminals are relentless in their pursuit of sensitive patient data. With healthcare breaches increasing by 93% over the last three years, failing to encrypt electronic protected health information (ePHI) is like leaving your front door wide open to intruders. The risks are real—HIPAA violations, financial losses, and irreparable reputational... Continue reading
Scaling Healthcare IT Systems Securely: Lessons from Large Deployments
Introduction Over the past seven years, HIPAA Vault has helped healthcare organizations scale their IT systems securely, ensuring compliance with strict regulations while protecting millions of patient records. The rapid digitization of healthcare—fueled by electronic health records (EHRs), telehealth adoption, and AI-driven diagnostics—demands an IT infrastructure that can grow without compromising security. With healthcare data... Continue reading
Why Google Cloud Platform is Ideal for HIPAA-Compliant Healthcare Applications
Introduction After 720 hours of customer interviews with healthcare IT professionals, we uncovered the top challenges they face in securing electronic protected health information (ePHI). The consensus? Rising cyber threats, increasing compliance complexities, and the need for a scalable, cost-effective cloud solution. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) emerges as a frontrunner in delivering HIPAA-compliant cloud solutions,... Continue reading
HIPAA Compliance for Telemedicine: Challenges & Solutions
Introduction Over the past year, HIPAA Vault has supported healthcare providers in securing thousands of telehealth platforms, ensuring compliance for millions of virtual consultations. With telemedicine adoption increasing significantly, protecting patient data has never been more crucial. Studies show that healthcare data breaches cost an average of $10 million per incident, yet many telemedicine providers... Continue reading