Securing Healthcare Data in AWS: Best Practices and Compliance

The following is a guest article by Boris Dzhingarov. In today’s technologically advanced world, the healthcare system is also undergoing a rapid digital transformation, especially in regard to data storage and protection. Hospital records contain sensitive data, including diagnostic details and sensitive personal health information. This information must be protected to avoid any legal implications and ensure compliance with privacy regulatory laws, like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing platform that allows you to process, store, and manage all healthcare data. It provides security for all healthcare data stored on the cloud and maintains operative efficiency in accordance with HIPAA and other compliance standards. To implement AWS security best practices, you must understand how the platform allows for enhanced security. Let’s discuss the topic in detail. What is HIPAA? HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is an integral part of U.S. healthcare legislation. It is a set of regulations that establish the privacy and security of all healthcare information by maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and the availability of all such data. It grants individuals certain entitlements related to their medical data, including the ability to view their records and manage who can access their information. According to HIPAA, safeguards like access controls, encryption, and regular r...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - Category: Information Technology Authors: Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops Security and Privacy Amazon Web Service AWS Boris Dzhingarov Data Protection dzhingarov.com Electronic Protected Health Information ePHI Healthcare Data Healthcare Scene Source Type: blogs