Does PCI Apply to Me?
Most organizations operate under a straightforward assumption: if you don’t directly process payment cards, PCI DSS compliance isn’t your responsibility. The logic seems sound. A customer enters card data somewhere.
Market Study Finds Barriers to Continuous FHIR Testing
According to Drummond’s FHIR Testing Market Study, over 51% of organizations never test post-release. This matters because the healthcare IT landscape does not pause. Payers update their FHIR servers. Providers
Build Once Comply Many Times with NIST SP 800-53
Many organizations build compliance programs as new obligations emerge. A HIPAA audit lands on the calendar, so a HIPAA program gets built. A federal contract comes through, so a FedRAMP
Your HIPAA Program Probably Wasn’t Built for AI
Healthcare organizations are adopting AI faster than any previous technology shift in the industry. From diagnostic support tools and clinical documentation assistants to revenue cycle automation, AI is already embedded
The HIPAA Security Rule Delay Shouldn’t Change Your Compliance Obligations
The HIPAA Security Rule was scheduled to be finalized in May 2026. The proposed update eliminates the distinction between required and addressable safeguards, making all security controls mandatory with no
“We’ve Never Had a Breach” Is Not a HIPAA Compliance Strategy
Some healthcare organizations operate with untested quiet confidence. Annual HIPAA training is completed. Policies are documented and signed. IT confirms systems are secure. Years pass without incident. The conclusion feels
Understanding ONC Surveillance After Certification
For many health IT developers, certification feels like the milestone, the point where the hard work pays off and the product is ready for market. In practice, that is where
The Compliance Cliff Every Telehealth Platform Encounters
Men’s health proved the model. Companies like Hims & Hers, Ro, and Keeps demonstrated that patients will choose frictionless digital access over in-person visits for conditions they would rather not
Choosing the Right SOC 2 Path for Your Organization
At a high level, the difference between a SOC 2 Type I and Type II comes down to design vs. performance. A Type I report is a point-in-time snapshot, showing