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Here is a quick guide into how healthcare providers can ensure HIPAA compliance when using the cloud.

As cloud platforms that are working with healthcare providers are concerned with protected health information, each platform is considered a HIPAA business associate.

Healthcare providers should not consider partnering with cloud providers unwilling to sign a BAA. Additionally, it is up to the healthcare provider to ensure that the cloud service provider is following HIPAA rules and regulations.

To gain compliance under these three rules, the cloud provider must adhere to national standards to mitigate security risks, protect customers' medical records, and report any data breaches once discovered.

Each healthcare provider should constantly monitor their cloud service providers to ensure that they are keeping up with the service level agreements.

Best practices to ensure HIPAA compliance when using the cloud.

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