Understanding HIPAA for Cloud Apps
United States healthcare software must protect Patient Health Information (PHI) under strict federal guidelines. Compliance is mandatory for US adoption.
Key Security Controls
- Encryption: Encrypt all PHI at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3).
- Access Control: Implement multi-factor authentication and role-based permissions.
- Audit Logs: Log every action taken on PHI records to ensure audit readiness.