ConvergeOne Blog The Importance of Healthcare Data Security: Solutions & Tips

Healthcare employees know that securing sensitive patient information in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations is critically important. However, the methods through which healthcare professionals must secure personal health information have changed over the years. In the past, keeping patient data safe meant locking manila envelopes containing patient files in a secure filing cabinet. As the healthcare industry modernized, storing health data transitioned from physical patient files to cloud-based solutions. While this transition improved healthcare providers’ convenience and efficiency, it also exposed sensitive data to breaches. Reliable healthcare data security solutions are essential to ensure that patient health information remains: Private Safe from data breaches Adherent to HIPAA protocol