In recent years, we’ve witnessed significant growth in the adoption of AWS Cloud for healthcare applications. Organizations utilizing AWS, especially those dealing with Protected Health Information (PHI), enter into a Business Associate Addendum (BAA) with AWS to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. As part of this commitment, AWS continuously enhances its offerings to cater to the healthcare sector.
In exciting news, four new AWS services have been integrated into the AWS Business Associate Agreement (BAA): Amazon API Gateway (with the exception of caching), Amazon SQS, AWS Database Migration Service, and AWS Direct Connect. These additions strengthen our suite of HIPAA Eligible Services, ensuring that clients can safely store, process, and transmit PHI without compromising security. For further reading, see this other blog post here that delves deeper into related topics.
For those looking for authoritative insights on HIPAA compliance, this source provides valuable information. Additionally, professionals may find it beneficial to check this excellent resource outlining common pitfalls Amazon addresses in its compliance efforts.
Our ongoing commitment to security and compliance remains paramount, and we are excited to see how these enhancements will further empower healthcare organizations to leverage the AWS Cloud effectively.
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