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HIPAA & Compliance

Answer-first guides on hipaa & compliance for multi-site dental organizations.

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Is Cloud Backup HIPAA Compliant?

Cloud backup can be HIPAA compliant when a vendor signs a BAA and supports required safeguards, and the practice configures and uses it correctly.

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Does Your Backup Provider Need a BAA?

Yes — a backup vendor that stores your PHI is a HIPAA business associate and needs a signed BAA. Here is why, and what the contract must cover.

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Could Your Practice Pass a HIPAA Audit on Backups? 10-Point Self-Check

A plain-English, 10-point self-check to gauge whether your dental practice's backups would hold up under HIPAA scrutiny. Educational, not legal advice.

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How Long Must Dental Practices Keep Patient Records? State-by-State

HIPAA doesn't set how long dental records must be kept — your state does. Here's how retention works, why minors are special, and what it means for backups.

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