To ensure that your custom software is HIPAA-compliant, you need to perform a risk analysis and implement technical and administrative safeguards that meet the requirements of the HIPAA regulations. You may also consider hiring a HIPAA compliance consultant or auditor to perform a thorough review of your medical software.
The key HIPAA regulations for healthcare software solutions include the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, and the Breach Notification Rule. The Privacy Rule sets standards for the use and disclosure of individuals’ health information, while the Security Rule establishes security standards for protecting electronic health records. The Breach Notification Rule requires organizations to notify individuals if their protected health information has been breached. These strict rules are a critical part of custom medical software development. When choosing a healthcare software developer, you should find a team that is educated on such compliance issues; Diffco’s team is well-versed and here to help throughout the healthcare application development process.