HIPAA Compliance — Protecting Health Data in Your Business
Are You Handling Health Information? Here’s What You Need to Know About HIPAA
Hello Leaders,
If your business touches health or wellness — whether you’re a coach, therapist, or running a healthcare-related website — understanding HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliance is crucial.
What is HIPAA?
HIPAA is a federal law that protects sensitive patient health information (PHI). It applies not only to healthcare providers but also to business associates who handle health data, including websites, apps, and third-party tools you use.
Why Does It Matter for Your Website?
If you collect health-related information through online forms, client portals, or appointment schedulers, you need to ensure that these tools are HIPAA-compliant. This means secure data transmission, encrypted storage, and trusted third-party providers.
Failing to comply with HIPAA can result in severe penalties and damage to your reputation.
How to Protect Yourself and Your Clients
Use HIPAA-compliant software and platforms for collecting and storing health data.
Have a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with any third parties that handle PHI on your behalf.
Train yourself and your team on data privacy best practices.
Regularly review your website and digital tools for compliance gaps.
Not sure where to start? Consider booking a Power Hour with me to get personalized guidance tailored to your business and help you create a clear compliance roadmap.
Protecting your clients’ data is protecting your business’s future.
