Thinking about using Airtable to manage your HIPAA-compliant data? You’ve come to the right place. 

While Airtable is fantastic for organizing information, it’s not HIPAA-compliant by default. Don’t worry, though — we’ve detailed everything you need to know on how you can tweak Airtable to meet those strict HIPAA standards.

Let’s get started.

Is Airtable HIPAA Compliant?

If you're managing sensitive healthcare information, you might wonder if Airtable is HIPAA compliant. The answer is that Airtable isn't inherently HIPAA compliant — but it can be configured to meet HIPAA standards for Enterprise Scale customers. 

Here's what you need to know:

• HIPAA compliance status: Airtable needs specific configurations to be HIPAA compliant, and this is only available for Enterprise Scale customers.
  
  
• Non-compliant services: Not all Airtable services and integrations support HIPAA compliance. Some of these features might be risky if you want to protect health information, so it's crucial to know which services you can safely use.

Without specific configurations and safeguards in place, your information on Airtable will not comply with HIPAA guidelines.

How to Ensure Airtable Complies with HIPAA Regulation

To make sure your use of Airtable aligns with HIPAA regulations, follow these steps:

Sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA): You must enter into a formal contract with Airtable to ensure that any protected health information (PHI) handled within the platform is protected according to HIPAA standards.

Enable security features: You need to enable various security features within Airtable to safeguard electronic protected health information (ePHI). This includes setting up encryption, access controls, and audit logs to monitor any interaction with ePHI.

Disable non-compliant services: Identify and turn off any Airtable features or third-party integrations that don't meet HIPAA requirements. This ensures that only compliant services are used to handle ePHI.

Manage third-party integrations: Carefully manage and monitor any third-party integrations to prevent unintended exposure of ePHI. Disable any integrations that pose a risk.

Continuous monitoring and compliance management: Regularly review and audit your Airtable setup to ensure ongoing HIPAA compliance. This includes monitoring for any changes or updates in the platform that might affect your compliance status.

Blaze.tech: A HIPAA-Compliant Alternative to Airtable

Blaze.tech is a no-code platform specifically designed with HIPAA compliance in mind. It provides enterprise-level security, ensuring that your data is protected with SOC 2 certification.

Blaze empowers organizations to build complex, custom applications without needing engineers, making it a perfect solution for the healthcare industry, where compliance and security are paramount. 

With its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Blaze allows even non-technical users to create powerful applications quickly and efficiently.

Integration with Airtable

Blaze can be integrated with Airtable to combine the strengths of both platforms. While Airtable offers a flexible and user-friendly database solution, Blaze enhances this by providing additional security and compliance features.

Together, they allow you to build and manage custom workflows and applications securely.

You can use Airtable for its robust data management capabilities and rely on Blaze to ensure that your setup meets HIPAA requirements, offering a seamless and compliant solution for managing sensitive healthcare information.

Features of Blaze that Ensure HIPAA Compliance

Blaze comes equipped with several features that make it an excellent choice for maintaining HIPAA compliance:

• Pre-configured compliance settings: Blaze is ready to handle ePHI securely right from the start. You don’t need to worry about extensive configurations; the platform is set up to meet HIPAA requirements right out of the box. This saves you time and reduces the risk of misconfigurations that could lead to compliance issues.
  
  
• Enterprise-grade security: Blaze is SOC 2 Type 2 certified, which ensures your data is protected with the highest levels of security. With features like two-factor authentication and single sign-on, Blaze provides multiple layers of protection, safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access.
  
  
• Audit logging capabilities: Blaze provides comprehensive logging for all activities involving ePHI. This means every access, change, or view of your sensitive data is recorded, helping you maintain oversight and compliance.
  
  Detailed logs allow you to easily track and review any interactions with your data, which is crucial for identifying and addressing potential security incidents.
  
  
• Secure data handling: Blaze uses robust encryption methods to protect data both at rest and in transit. This ensures that your ePHI is always secure, whether it's being stored in the database or being transmitted between systems.
  
  By employing industry-standard AES-256 encryption and TLS protocols, Blaze guarantees that your data remains confidential and intact throughout its lifecycle.

Benefits of Choosing Blaze

When it comes to managing sensitive healthcare information, choosing the right platform is crucial. Blaze offers a range of benefits that make it an excellent choice for healthcare organizations looking to stay HIPAA compliant. Here’s why Blaze stands out:

• Simplified compliance process: Blaze streamlines the journey to HIPAA compliance with built-in features designed to meet all necessary regulations. This takes the guesswork out of configuring your applications, allowing you to focus more on your core operations and less on compliance hurdles.
  
  
• Enhanced security and audit features: With Blaze, you get top-notch security measures and comprehensive audit capabilities, giving you peace of mind knowing that your data is secure and all access is meticulously logged and monitored.
  
  
• Reduced risk of HIPAA violations: By using Blaze, you significantly minimize the potential for breaches and non-compliance issues. The platform's robust security framework and automatic compliance settings ensure that your applications meet HIPAA standards consistently, reducing the likelihood of costly violations.
  
  
• Customizable solutions: Blaze allows you to tailor applications to meet specific healthcare needs.
  
  Whether you need to manage patient records, streamline billing processes, or create custom healthcare workflows, Blaze provides the flexibility to build solutions that precisely fit your requirements, all while maintaining compliance.

Blaze and Airtable: A Powerful Combination

By integrating Blaze with Airtable, you can leverage Blaze's robust capabilities to enhance Airtable's functionality while ensuring HIPAA compliance. This integration allows you to build on Airtable’s strengths, adding the advanced security and compliance features that Blaze offers.

Whether you're managing sensitive patient information or streamlining administrative workflows, Blaze ensures that your data is protected and your processes are compliant with HIPAA standards.

Build Apps With Blaze Using Your Airtable Data

With Blaze, you can create secure and compliant applications on top of your Airtable databases.

For instance, you could use Airtable data to develop a customized patient management system. Blaze enables you to build intuitive interfaces for tracking patient appointments, medical history, and treatment plans while automating appointment scheduling and reminders. This improves efficiency and ensures that patient information is handled securely.

Another example could be creating a comprehensive billing system that integrates with your existing Airtable data. With Blaze, you can automate invoice generation, payment tracking, and financial reporting, providing a seamless and secure solution for your healthcare organization.

This combination of Blaze and Airtable allows you to transform your raw data into powerful, user-friendly applications tailored to your specific needs, all while maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Get Started With Blaze

Whether you're managing projects, tracking inventory, or organizing complex workflows, Blaze enhances and expands Airtable's functionality without needing any coding skills. Blaze is designed to complement and enhance Airtable’s strengths while addressing its limitations.

Here’s how Blaze can help:

• Create custom workflows: Automate repetitive tasks and streamline your operations with Blaze's workflow builder. Set up complex processes, trigger notifications, and perform calculations effortlessly.
  
  
• Support and success: Blaze’s dedicated implementation team builds out the first version of your app so you don’t have to spend time learning the platform or figuring out its functionality.
  
  
• Use pre-built components: Blaze offers a rich library of widgets like maps, layouts, and interactive tables. These customizable components help you build feature-rich applications quickly and easily.
  
  
• Speed to launch: Build and deploy applications 10 times faster than traditional methods with Blaze’s intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

Contact Blaze today for a free demo.