So today, there are many options when it comes to developing a website for your medical practice or healthcare organization. Some developers may promise to secure your new website with an SSL certificate, claiming that patients can complete their medical history form or appointment requests “securely” online. However, without proper training in HIPAA security or required technical infrastructure, you may be at risk for a breach.
In order to safely protect health data on your site, there are a number of things you or your developer must do before launching. This includes developing an infrastructure with audit trails and abundant software and hardware to monitor unauthorized activity. In addition, working with staff who are highly trained and knowledgeable in HIPAA security can prevent any potential issues and create quick resolutions…
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