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Is Microsoft Teams HIPAA Compliant?

Microsoft Teams is everywhere these days. It’s where teams chat, share files, hop on video calls, and generally keep things moving. According to recent data, approximately 9.6% of Microsoft Teams users are from the healthcare industry But when it comes […]

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HIPAA Retention Requirements

When it comes to healthcare compliance, keeping the right records for the right amount of time is crucial. The HIPAA retention requirements state that certain documents must be kept for at least six years, either from the date they were […]

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What Does HIPAA Stand For?

With so much of our information stored online these days, protecting health data has become a serious concern. And it’s not just paranoia—between 2005 and 2019, data breaches affected more than 249 million people in the U.S. alone.  More recently, […]

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Is Zoom HIPAA Compliant?

With healthcare going more virtual than ever, tools like Zoom for healthcare are showing up everywhere—from therapy sessions to quick check-ins with your doctor. It’s convenient, familiar, and easy to use. But here’s the thing: when patient information is involved, […]

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What Is The Purpose of HIPAA in 2025?

HIPAA—the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act—might sound like a mouthful, but its job is simple: to keep your personal health info private. It’s what makes sure your test results, prescriptions or sensitive information don’t end up in the wrong […]

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Most Common HIPAA Violations You Should Avoid

When healthcare professionals or their partners fail to follow the rules set by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), it’s considered a violation. That includes breaking the law’s privacy, security, or breach notification rules. Many issues come down […]

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What is Considered Protected Health Information Under HIPAA?

Protected health information, or PHI, is any health data that can be linked to a person. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), this includes information shared or used by doctors, health plans, or other healthcare organizations. This […]

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What are the penalties for HIPAA violations?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was put in place to protect sensitive patient information. It sets the rules for how healthcare data should be handled, but even with those rules, violations still happen more often than you’d […]

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The HIPAA Minimum Necessary Rule Standard

When patients hand over personal health information, they expect it to be handled with care. And in healthcare, privacy isn’t just expected—it’s a legal obligation. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), established in 1996, provides the foundation for […]

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What is the HITECH ACT?

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act was signed into law back in 2009. At the time, many healthcare providers were still relying on paper-based records. The goal of the HITECH Act? Help hospitals and clinics […]

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