This week on the HIPAA Insider Show, we're diving deeper into cloud security for healthcare data. While encryption is foundational, true HIPAA compliance in the cloud goes far beyond the basics. Join us as we explore advanced cloud security features that are vital for protecting sensitive patient information, ensuring compliance, and providing peace of mind in an increasingly digital healthcare landscape. We'll uncover how sophisticated tools and strategies offered by cloud platforms can elevate your security posture, making robust protection accessible for all organizations.

This week on the HIPAA Insider Show, hosts Adam Z. and Gil Vidals delve into the critical topic of phishing and cybersecurity awareness. The episode focuses on practical strategies for examining links before clicking them to avoid falling victim to phishing attacks. Adam and Gil discuss key indicators of suspicious links, methods for verifying URLs, and best practices for staying secure in today's digital landscape. They also mention helpful tools such as URL decoders (e.g., Unshorten.It, GetLinkInfo.com) and website reputation checkers like Google Safe Browsing (https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search) and VirusTotal (https://www.virustotal.com/). This episode aims to empower healthcare professionals and business associates with the knowledge to protect sensitive patient data and maintain HIPAA compliance.

This week on the HIPAA Insider Show, we're helping healthcare providers navigate the world of e-commerce. As more clinics and practices sell online – from medical supplies to supplements – choosing the right platform is critical. We'll compare WooCommerce and Shopify, with a special focus on HIPAA compliance. It's important to note that Shopify does not allow its platform to be used for handling Protected Health Information (PHI) and does not offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA).

This week on the HIPAA Insider show features an interview with Fred Pira, CEO of ProNex Inc., about their healthcare technology solutions. ProNex offers PatientFlow® and The CORE Platform, designed to improve patient care and operational efficiency for chronic care and surgical practices. The CORE Platform focuses on Lifestyle Medicine, automating key pillars like nutrition and exercise, while PatientFlow® streamlines practice workflows and reduces costs. Both tools are HIPAA-compliant and aim to enhance patient engagement and provider efficiency.
More about Pronex https://www.pronexinc.com/

This week on the HIPAA Insider Show, we wrap up our 3-part WordPress plugin series by diving into medical functionality. From patient booking to form submissions, we spotlight the plugins that help transform a basic website into a HIPAA-aware, patient-friendly digital experience.
Themes
https://wpastra.com/website-templates/healthcare/
https://preview.themeforest.net/item/medicenter-responsive-medical-wordpress-theme/full_screen_preview/4718613
Booking Plugins
https://wpbookingcalendar.com/
Form Plugins
https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/
https://wpforms.com/
https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/

This week on the HIPAA Insider Show, it’s Part 2 of our essential plugin series—this time focused on performance. A fast, responsive site isn’t just good UX; it’s a critical piece of patient trust and SEO. We dive into caching, image optimization, and server-level tools to keep your healthcare website blazing fast and rock solid. Plugins reviewed include WP Rocket, Imagify & Perfmatters.

This week on the HIPAA Insider Show, we kick off a 3-part series on must-have WordPress plugins for healthcare websites. In Part 1, we tackle the most important piece of the puzzle—security. From two-factor authentication to audit logging, we cover the essentials you need to protect PHI, build trust, and stay HIPAA-aligned.

This week on the HIPAA Insider Show, Adam and Gil peel back the layers of managed cloud hosting — demystifying what’s included at different levels of service. From server-level management like OS patching and automated backups, to application-level hosting like Managed WordPress, we’ll explore how these models impact HIPAA compliance, performance, and peace of mind.