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🎧 Must Watch: Top HIPAA Website Mistakes to Avoid — Are You at Risk?

In this week’s episode of The HIPAA Vault Show, we break down the top 3 mistakes that can derail HIPAA compliance when setting up a healthcare website—and one costly bonus misstep you might not see coming.

From skipping two-factor authentication to overlooking regular vulnerability scans, these are common gaps that leave PHI exposed—and your business vulnerable to breach fallout and regulatory penalties. Plus, learn why a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) isn’t optional, and how relying on DIY setups often results in compliance failure.

👀 Watch now to safeguard your next site launch:
Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up Your Healthcare Site

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🛠️ HIPAA Compliance Tip: Fortify All Website Access Points

Unsecured entry points—login forms, patient portals, contact pages—are prime targets for PHI exposure.

Why it matters:
Failing to encrypt all data in transit or relying on single-factor login are two of the most common causes of HIPAA violations on healthcare sites.

Actionable Steps:

1. Enforce HTTPS site-wide using a valid TLS 1.2+ certificate—not just on login forms.

2. Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all admin, staff, and user accounts.

These steps align with the HIPAA Security Rule’s technical safeguards and reduce the risk of interception or unauthorized access—two leading causes of healthcare data breaches.

📰 Industry News Roundup

Sky‑High Cyber Risk

Hospitals are under siege—with 307 HHS investigations in H1 2025 and spiraling technical debt, weak auditing, and credential exposure blamed for rising breaches. This highlights the importance of secure site design. Source

Texas PHE HIPAA Waiver

HHS has issued limited HIPAA waivers for Texas hospitals post-storms, easing penalties around PHI sharing with families and officials during emergencies. Source

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