More than 85% of health systems are increasing their IT budgets. Cybersecurity is the top investment priority for 55% of
respondents, according to the 2024 Health System Digital and Investment Trends Report. The majority of survey respondents, 61%, were CFOs.
HIPAA violations are subject to penalties of up to $60,226 per violation and up to $1.9 million per calendar year. That’s why choosing the best cloud communication solution to stay compliant with privacy laws is critical for omnichannel patient services, digital interactions, and rising consumer expectations. Healthcare organizations need to thoroughly assess each business associate they work with to ensure they are knowledgeable about HIPAA regulations and understand how to secure protected health information (PHI).
A white paper from RingCentral shares the different types of questions and steps in this process that medical practices should consider, including:
- What to look for from a business associate
- Three use cases for a HIPAA-compliant platform
- Information security protection, data privacy and compliance management
To download the RingCentral white paper, The HIPAA security guide for cloud communications, please fill in the form below:
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