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What Counts as PHI Under HIPAA in 2025?
From DNA to device data, HIPAA’s scope is broader than ever. This guide breaks down what qualifies as Protected Health Information, who’s responsible, and how to stay compliant in a changing digital health landscape. Essential reading for healthcare providers, vendors, and innovators.

Patient Protect
1 day ago4 min read


Corrective Action Plans: What They Reveal About the State of HIPAA Compliance in America
Every HIPAA breach tells a story—but the real lessons lie in the Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) issued afterward. These legally enforced mandates reveal the most common compliance failures and what it takes to fix them. Our new Breach Dashboard doesn’t just track incidents—it exposes the deeper systemic issues and offers clinics a roadmap to stay ahead of regulatory risk.

Patient Protect
4 days ago3 min read


The Hidden Epidemic: Why Hacker-Related HIPAA Violations Are Surging—and How to Fight Back
Hacker-related HIPAA breaches are at an all-time high, with small practices increasingly in the crosshairs. Learn why attacks are rising—and how Patient Protect defends against them.

Alexander Perrin
6 days ago2 min read


Introducing the HIPAA Breach Dashboard: A New Era of Real-Time Compliance Visibility
Patient Protect’s new HIPAA Breach Dashboard gives providers real-time visibility into national breach trends, risks, and compliance gaps. Powered by daily OCR data and enhanced with interactive filters, geo heat maps, and security diagnostics, this free tool is designed to empower independent practices with the same breach awareness as large health systems. Stay informed, stay compliant, and take action with a dashboard built for transparency and security.

Patient Protect
7 days ago2 min read


HIPAA Compliance Email: Why Your Practice Needs More Than Just Encryption
Most “HIPAA compliant email” tools still expose your practice to risk. Discover what real HIPAA-compliant communication looks like—and why secure messaging from Patient Protect goes far beyond basic encryption.

Angie Perrin
Apr 164 min read


HIPAA Acronyms Explained: The 2025 Guide to PHI, BAAs, and Compliance Rules
Cut through the HIPAA acronym soup with this 2025 guide. Learn what PHI, ePHI, BAA, OCR, and more actually mean—and how they impact your practice. Understand the five HIPAA rules, when patient data can be shared, and what fines apply for violations. Most importantly, see how Patient Protect automates compliance with secure messaging, audit logging, and built-in safeguards so you don’t have to worry about mistakes.

Angie Perrin
Apr 143 min read


What Does a HIPAA-Compliant Platform of the Future Look Like?
What does the future of HIPAA compliance look like? It’s secure, automated, and built for real providers. Patient Protect is a modern, all-in-one platform that replaces outdated toolkits with real-time risk scoring, secure messaging, digital referrals, staff training, and more. Designed for independent practices and built on a Zero Trust architecture, it’s affordable, fast, and enterprise-grade.
Explore what next-gen HIPAA compliance really looks like: www.patient-protect.co

Patient Protect
Apr 112 min read


Why Healthcare Cybersecurity Should Matter to Every Patient in 2025
Healthcare cyberattacks are surging. Patients deserve providers who prioritize security. Trust starts with protecting your data.

Patient Protect
Apr 73 min read


The Hidden Risks of Healthcare Lead Generation
Not all healthcare lead gen is HIPAA-safe. Patient Protect helps agencies and providers convert leads securely—the right way.

Alexander Perrin
Apr 62 min read


What the 2025 HIPAA Security Amendments Mean for Your Practice — And How Patient Protect Keeps You Ahead
2025 HIPAA updates demand MFA, encryption & audits. Patient Protect keeps your practice secure, compliant, and ahead of the curve.

Alexander Perrin
Apr 52 min read


Built to Break: The Hidden Risks Inside ‘Compliant’ Platforms
Outdated frameworks like jQuery and Bootstrap in 2025 are a HIPAA risk. Don’t let your compliance vendor put patient data in danger.

Joseph Perrin
Apr 25 min read


HIPAA Compliance in 2025: The Rising Stakes of Healthcare Data Security
Healthcare data breaches are soaring. HIPAA compliance is critical in 2025—secure your data, protect patients, avoid million-dollar fines.

Alexander Perrin
Mar 262 min read


Is Your Practice Actually HIPAA Compliant? The Answer Might Surprise You
Healthcare data breaches cost $9.8M on average! Take our free 5-minute HIPAA assessment to discover your compliance gaps before it's too lat

Alexander Perrin
Mar 252 min read


HIPAA Compliance Software for 2025: Best Tools, Features & Comparison Guide
Looking for the best HIPAA compliance software in 2025? This in-depth guide compares leading platforms, highlights essential features like encryption and real-time risk scoring, and reveals what most tools are still missing. Learn how to choose HIPAA software that actually protects your practice.

Patient Protect
Jan 83 min read


What to Look for in HIPAA Compliance Software (And Why Most Tools Fall Short)
Choosing HIPAA compliance software isn’t just about checking boxes — it’s about protecting your patients, your practice, and your peace of mind. Learn why most tools fall short, and how Patient Protect delivers real-time security, breach benchmarking, and compliance automation built for modern healthcare providers.

Patient Protect
Dec 19, 20243 min read


What Healthcare Providers Can Learn from the Change Healthcare Cyberattack
The Change Healthcare hack was a wake-up call. Here’s how small practices can stay protected from ransomware, risk, and OCR enforcement.

Patient Protect
Mar 28, 20243 min read


The Imperative of Email Encryption in Modern Healthcare
Unencrypted email puts patient data at risk. HIPAA requires secure transmission—encryption isn’t optional, it’s essential.

Angie Perrin
Sep 2, 20203 min read


HIPAA Compliance Made Simple
Learn how to achieve HIPAA compliance quickly and easily. This step-by-step guide covers training, risk assessments, policies, and how Patie

Patient Protect
Apr 2, 20204 min read


How to Dabble In Electronic Compliance — HIPAA Style!
Dabbling in HIPAA compliance isn’t enough. Without a full plan, small missteps with ePHI can lead to big violations.

Joseph Perrin
Mar 15, 20205 min read


Security vs. Convenience in Healthcare: Finding the Balance That Protects Patients
Convenience shouldn't come at the cost of security. In healthcare, cutting corners puts patient data—and your practice—at risk.

Joseph Perrin
Mar 2, 20195 min read
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