What does the cloud bring to the table for healthcare organizations when it comes to data storage, availability, and ability to meet HIPAA compliance standards?
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But how can you be sure they’ll adhere to these controls when it comes to your data or applications in the cloud? Make sure you sign a business associate agreement (BAA) with your HIPAA hosting provider outlining their obligations and responsibilities to meet compliance.
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References:
HHS.gov Summary of the HIPAA Security Rule
6 Keys to Data Storage
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