Mobile-First HIPAA: Securing Patient Data On-The-Go
Gil Vidals
CEO HIPAA Vault | Healthcare Cloud Expert | HIPAA Compliant Cloud | Managed Web Hosting
Top Story: Healthcare Apps Face Increased Scrutiny
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a new initiative to review mobile healthcare applications for HIPAA compliance. This move comes as more patients rely on smartphones for managing their health information.
The initiative will focus on apps that collect, store, or transmit protected health information (PHI). Developers and healthcare organizations offering these apps must ensure they meet HIPAA security and privacy standards.
OCR officials emphasize the importance of end-to-end encryption, secure authentication methods, and regular security audits for mobile health apps.
Key takeaways: ? Mobile health app developers must prioritize HIPAA compliance ? Healthcare organizations should carefully vet third-party apps before recommending them to patients
HIPAA Compliance Tip for Web Developers
Secure API Endpoints
When building healthcare applications, protect all API endpoints that handle PHI. Implement strong authentication mechanisms, use HTTPS for all communications, and validate input data to prevent injection attacks.
Action steps:
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