Is Your Medical Website HIPAA Compliant?

HIPAA Compliant Web Hosting – a crucial first step in protecting information gathered on and provided by your website, make sure that your provider complies with website security and conducts regular scans to identify any potential threats that a hacker can access

SSL Certificate – designated by “https://,” information sent via secure websites is encrypted and unable to be read by third parties

Encrypt and Secure all Web Forms – extending to chat boxes, contact forms, email, and all interactive components of your website. These security protocols protect your website’s information as well as the personal information of your patients.

Business Associate Agreement contract – enacted between you and third-party vendors, a BAA requires that HIPAA compliance extends to the business practices of your affiliated vendors as well.

Restrict access to PHI – regulate access to private patient information, which is especially important as patients become of age and their access rights evolve. It is important to know when to educate patients and guardians of their changing access to medical records and information.

Procedures for obtaining and removing PHI – implement procedures within your FQHC for gathering, storing, and removing personal patient information, which includes encrypted storage and backup of all electronic data

Compliance Training for all with access – as part of your onboarding procedures, stress the importance that all employees follow HIPAA regulations and the privacy policies of your community health center. Privacy agreements and annual refresher courses can ensure that everyone is up to date on privacy requirements.