HIPAA Compliance
CoCarer maintains HIPAA compliance to protect the privacy and security of health information.
Our HIPAA Commitment
For healthcare organizations and professionals using CoCarer, we provide the necessary safeguards to ensure Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Technical Safeguards
- • Access controls and unique user identification
- • Automatic logoff and encryption
- • Audit logs and integrity controls
- • Transmission security
Administrative Safeguards
- • Security officer designation
- • Workforce training and access management
- • Risk assessments and management
- • Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
Physical Safeguards
- • Facility access controls
- • Workstation security
- • Device and media controls
- • Equipment disposal procedures
Organizational Requirements
- • Business Associate Agreements
- • Documentation requirements
- • Breach notification procedures
- • Compliance reviews
Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
Healthcare organizations requiring HIPAA compliance must sign a Business Associate Agreement with CoCarer. This agreement ensures:
- Proper handling and protection of PHI
- Clear responsibilities and obligations
- Incident reporting procedures
- Compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
Important Notice
HIPAA compliance features are available only for healthcare organization accounts with signed Business Associate Agreements. Personal and family accounts are not covered under HIPAA regulations.
How We Ensure HIPAA Compliance
Regular Audits
We conduct regular security risk assessments and compliance audits to ensure our systems and processes meet HIPAA requirements.
Employee Training
All employees receive HIPAA compliance training and sign confidentiality agreements to ensure proper handling of PHI.
Incident Response
We maintain comprehensive incident response procedures and breach notification protocols as required by HIPAA.
Data Retention
PHI is retained according to HIPAA requirements and securely disposed of when no longer needed.
Questions About HIPAA Compliance?
Our compliance team is here to help healthcare organizations understand how CoCarer can support their HIPAA compliance needs.