HIPAA-Compliant Storage

HIPAA-Compliant Storage

In the healthcare industry, handling sensitive patient information securely is critical. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for how healthcare organizations, known as covered entity, and their business associates must protect patients' protected health information (PHI). Among the various facets of HIPAA compliance, storage solutions for electronic PHI (ePHI) are crucial for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of healthcare data. In this blog, we will explore HIPAA-compliant storage, including cloud storage solutions such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. We will also examine the role of safeguards like encryption, access controls, and disaster recovery, as well as services like RaiseHand that contribute to a secure healthcare environment.