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I’m planning to develop a healthcare application and would like to understand which features are essential for patient engagement and provider efficiency. The app needs to be secure, scalable, and compliant with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA. What key functionalities should be included, and what factors should be considered during development?
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Hi there,
I think that HIPAA compliance is required only if your app handles PHI (protected health information). If you store, process, or transmit patient data that can identify someone, then yes, HIPAA applies. If not, it does not.
HIPAA is more about how data is handled than specific app features. You need proper access controls, encryption in transit and at rest, audit logs, and clear operational processes. Compliance is shared between you and your infrastructure provider.
On the infrastructure side, DigitalOcean offers HIPAA-eligible services and can sign a BAA. More details here: https://www.digitalocean.com/trust/hipaa-at-do
Hope that helps.
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