January 5, 2024
HHS guidance on using online tracking technologies: How to make your analytics HIPAA-compliant
In December 2022, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance on online tracking technology to HIPAA-covered entities. The bulletin details healthcare companies’ use of third-party cookies, pixels and other tracking technologies and elaborates on the definition of protected health information (PHI) that HIPAA refers to.HHS’s bulletin […]
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October 2, 2023
HIPAA, marketing and advertising: How to run compliant campaigns in healthcare
Disclaimer: This blog post is not legal advice. Piwik PRO provides privacy-friendly analytics software, but doesn’t provide legal consultancy. If you’d like to make sure that you comply with HIPAA guidelines, we encourage you to consult an attorney.Healthcare organizations deal with tons of sensitive information concerning people’s health. It needs to be handled with proper […]
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September 22, 2023
Is Adobe Analytics HIPAA-compliant?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a restrictive data security law regulating US healthcare organizations’ use of protected health information (PHI). The covered entities and business associates that handle the PHI of US patients are subject to HIPAA, even if they don’t reside in the US. It affects many aspects of how […]
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May 25, 2023
A review of HIPAA-compliant analytics platforms
Collecting and analyzing user data is essential to healthcare businesses that want to build relationships with prospects, better meet their patients’ needs, and gain authority within the industry. As a healthcare organization subject to HIPAA, you’re walking a fine line when trying to improve the patient experience and ensure your activities are HIPAA-compliant. Vendors have been adjusting […]
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March 9, 2023
PHI and PII: How they impact HIPAA compliance and your marketing strategy
Disclaimer: This blog post is not legal advice. Piwik PRO provides privacy-friendly analytics software, but doesn’t provide legal consultancy. If you’d like to make sure that you comply with HIPAA guidelines, we encourage you to consult an attorney. Personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) may seem similar. However, there are critical distinctions […]
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February 20, 2023
Is Google Analytics HIPAA-compliant?
Disclaimer: This blog post is not legal advice. Piwik PRO provides privacy-friendly analytics software, but does not provide legal consultancy. If you’d like to make sure you’re in compliance with HIPAA guidelines, we encourage you to consult an attorney. Healthcare organizations use analytics platforms to collect and analyze data about their patients. The data helps […]
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February 16, 2022
Product analytics & DiGA: How to optimize your health app for the German market
A DiGA is a digital health application regulated by a specific German law called the digital health applications regulation (DiGAV). The law protects personal data collected from patients using a DiGA. In return, the vendor may bill health insurances for the service. The German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) has created a […]
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February 8, 2022
Joe Christopher: Healthcare organizations should focus on improving the patient’s digital experience
Maciej Zawadziński: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulates how US patients’ healthcare information should be protected. Why are some healthcare organizations reluctant to adopt a data-driven approach to marketing? Is it hard to achieve compliance under HIPAA? Joe Christopher, VP Analytics at Blast Analytics: HIPAA extends well beyond the digital experience and […]
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November 3, 2021
Tomasz Domino: Modern patients expect modern, data-driven healthcare services
Maciej Zawadziński: What do modern patients expect from their healthcare providers? How did digitization change patients’ expectations? Tomasz Domino, COO at Infermedica: Today’s technology is facilitating more accessible and personalized healthcare for patients, and consumerization of healthcare is becoming a fact. Patients expect increased access to additional care services, better customer service, greater flexibility for […]
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October 27, 2021
Health data and GDPR: Best practices for analytics in the EU
Analytics platforms give organizations the power to gain insights into how visitors use their websites, apps and products. They also indicate areas that require improvement. Depending on the setup of your platform, your analytics data may or may not contain personal data. If your organization operates in the healthcare sector, analytics data could also reveal […]
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