What is Obfuscation in Cyber Security for Medical Information, PHI?

In cybersecurity for medical information, obfuscation is the process of deliberately disguising or altering sensitive patient data to make it unreadable and useless to unauthorized users, while retaining its functional characteristics for legitimate use, such as software testing or medical research. It is a critical method for protecting Protected Health Information (PHI) under privacy regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 

Does PatientGain use obfuscation in it’s apps?

Yes, PatientGain uses obfuscation in its apps and platform to protect patient health information (PHI). It is one of several layers of security it employs to comply with HIPAA regulations. 

PatientGain applies obfuscation to PHI if your front desk staff is using specific apps. PatientGain’s servers are HIPAA compliant and which are hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Obfuscation adds a layer of security beyond basic HIPAA compliance by making sensitive data unreadable even if it is accessed by an unauthorized party. 

Other security measures PatientGain uses include: 

• Encrypted data storage and transfer: All electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) is encrypted.
• Role-based access control: Access to PHI is restricted to authorized personnel.
• Secure hosting: All apps and websites run on HIPAA-compliant AWS servers.
• Staff training: All staff receive regular training on security protocols and HIPAA compliance. All staff are back ground checked.
• Security audits: The company reviews security logs daily.