Tag: smartphone

The Future of Protected Health Information

May 10, 2023

HIPAA was introduced in 1996 to protect patient privacy and enable individuals to control their health records. However, over the last 30 years, the proliferation of technology has enabled patients to collect, transmit, and store personal health data in ways that were unimaginable to the original authors of the legislation. This article discusses how the […]

HIPAA Compliance for Mobile Apps

November 9, 2021

Many people rely on mobile devices to access the Internet, and apps are a convenient way to deliver online services. The health industry has also turned to mobile apps to provide health care services on the go. In some industries, developing apps may be relatively straightforward. However, those that deal with PHI need to understand […]