Health Tech HIPAA Compliance

The Challenge

A telehealth startup had developed an innovative platform connecting patients with healthcare providers, but faced significant challenges implementing the rigorous security and compliance measures required in healthcare. They needed to achieve HIPAA compliance, implement secure video consultations, properly manage protected health information (PHI), and integrate with existing healthcare systems. Without a solid compliance foundation, they were unable to scale their business or partner with major healthcare providers. Their small technical team lacked healthcare compliance expertise.

Our Solution

Serving as their fractional CTO, we led the development of a comprehensive HIPAA-compliant technical architecture and processes: 1. Conducted a thorough HIPAA gap analysis and created a detailed remediation plan. 2. Designed and implemented a secure architecture for handling protected health information (PHI). 3. Established end-to-end encryption for all patient data and communications, including video consultations. 4. Implemented proper authentication, authorization, and audit logging throughout the platform. 5. Developed secure APIs for integrating with electronic health record (EHR) systems. 6. Created a comprehensive security incident response plan and breach notification procedures. 7. Trained the engineering team on healthcare compliance requirements and secure development practices.

Results