At TechOrchard, we are witnessing the healthcare industry’s heightened awareness that leveraging the need to provide BYOD (bring your own device) access to critical data and resources can co-exist in an environment where compliance with HIPAA regulations is a priority. In fact, there are three main drivers of this trend:
- Data breaches are fueling concerns about HIPAA compliance.
- Enterprise mobility management (EMM) vendors such as AirWatch are providing strong support in developing a HIPAA-compliant mobility strategy for healthcare customers.
- Mobile user education and awareness surrounding the proper way to interact with sensitive data on mobile devices is getting increased attention.
A recent TechRepublic article features Paul McRae, director of healthcare solutions at AirWatch by VMware, and Dave Packer, VP of product marketing for Druva, both of whom were interviewed recently regarding their latest take on HIPAA, mobility and BYOD trends in the healthcare space.
McRae offers insight into the importance of developing a roadmap, or comprehensive mobile strategy, along with a compliance program that makes dos and don’ts clear to various user groups. Packer goes on to recommend formalized educational tools that organizations can use to maximize the benefit of BYOD and EMM as tools in the healthcare arsenal.
If you’re part of a healthcare organization looking for direction on how to implement a HIPAA-compliant strategy in your overall mobility plan, or any regulatory or contractual security compliance requirements in your industry, we can help. TechOrchard can take you through a proven four-step process that helps you balance mobility and security in a more productive way. Contact us today for more information.
