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HIPAA Compliant Hosting Services and Solutions
HIPAA Compliant Hosting by Atlantic.Net™ is SOC 2 and SOC 3 certified, HIPAA and HITECH audited and designed to secure and protect critical health data, electronic protected health information (ePHI), and records. We are audited by qualified, independent third-party auditing firms to demonstrate our leading security and compliance services.
Whether you're looking for comprehensive, fully managed HIPAA compliant hosting solutions for your HIPAA servers or unmanaged hosting solutions, we can assist you with all your HIPAA compliance hosting needs. Our high-performance HIPAA-Compliant Website, Database, and Storage servers are available as both Dedicated Servers and Cloud-based HIPAA compliant environments and backed by our 100% uptime SLA.
The web hosting platform is secured to industry standards and provides a highly durable, feature-rich solution, powered by the latest tech, offering breakneck performance - available in both dedicated and cloud server environments and backed by our 100% uptime SLA.
HIPAA Compliant Hosting Solutions Demo:
Here is a brief video demonstrating our HIPAA hosting solution capabilities.

HIPAA-Compliant Web Hosting
HIPAA-Compliant Web Hosting plans provide ultra-fast data processing capability in a highly available HIPAA server. The fast loading speeds of our highly available HIPAA-compliant web servers come with security safeguards, high performance, and guaranteed reliability.
HIPAA Web Hosting Features
Our HIPAA Windows and Linux dedicated server packages are designed to help you comply with the HIPAA Security Rule and pricing for HIPAA dedicated servers is discounted based on term commitment.

Windows HIPAA Compliant Hosting
Need Windows? No problem!
Our HIPAA-Compliant Windows Hosting supports all version of:
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008
If you are running older versions of Windows we can still help. Get in touch today!

Linux HIPAA Compliant Hosting
Need Linux? No problem!
In addition to FreeBSD and Arch Linux, our HIPAA-Complient Linux Hosting supports:
- Ubuntu
- Debian
- Rocky Linux
- CentOS
- Oracle Linux
- Fedora and many more!

One-Click HIPAA-Compliant Apps
These preconfigured apps start in seconds and with only a few click of a mouse. The apps include:
- LAMP/LEMP
- WordPress
- Nextcloud
- MySQL
- cPanel/WHM

HIPAA-Compliant Cloud Hosting and Storage
The Cloud Hosting and Storage service is audited and certified to the required standards of the HIPAA Security Rule by an independent third party. The service is architected for enhanced privacy and ultra-secure access controls; the result is all the benefits of the cloud in a consumable, compliant service.
HIPAA-Compliant Cloud Storage is ideal for mission-critical applications without having to compromise speed, security, and reliability; it’s ideal for storing large datasets, file transfer, file storage, online storage, imaging, and health records that require enhanced encryption.

HIPAA-Compliant Secure Block Storage (SBS)
Atlantic.Net’s SBS is user-friendly, highly redundant, easily accessible, and scalable. The system is ideal for running a mission-critical HIPAA-compliant application platform that requires robust and scalable block storage. Need to run large queries on datasets? No problem! SBS has low latency and high performance for any HIPAA-compliant cloud storage workload.
For more information click here to learn more about our Secure Block Storage (SBS).
HIPAA Compliant Database Solutions
Need a secured, reliable, and high-performance database? We’ve got you covered!
Security, scalability, high-speed data transfers, and performance are the focus of our HIPAA Database Hosting Solutions. Atlantic.Net’s HIPAA Database solutions offer fast provisioning, ongoing management, and round-the-clock monitoring of your databases.
Our superfast solutions work with a variety of SQL platforms, both proprietary and open source. Whether you are hosting sensitive healthcare records or large data sets and images, you can rest assured that your databases will be backed by our 100% uptime SLA!
Supported Databases
Atlantic.Net’s HIPAA Database solutions offer fast provisioning, ongoing management, and round-the-clock monitoring of your databases. We understand that system performance is critical in supporting your business performance, we provide:

Microsoft SQL (MSSQL):
Microsoft SQL Server can support small or large data warehouses in a user-friendly package. Data is secured with Always-On encryption technology, row-level security, dynamic data masking, transparent data encryption (TDE), and robust auditing.

MySQL:
MySQL features easy access and interaction with the server. Triggers, stored procedures, and views enhance development efficiency and productivity. It is faster, cost-effective, and reliable, and a solid security layer of MySQL protects sensitive data from intruders.

Why Choose Atlantic.Net?
What is the Atlantic.Net difference? Why should you trust Atlantic.Net with protected health information (PHI)? This is why:
- Celebrating 25 years of excellence
- 100% Uptime Service Level Agreement
- World-Class Data Center Infrastructure
- Atlantic.Net High Touch Approach
- Our Emphasis on Security and Compliance
- Stability and Strategic Advantage
- Industry Leading Certifications and Partnerships
- Specialists at HIPAA-Compliant Hosting
- 24/7 Technical Support via Phone or Email
- Fully Managed Firewall Appliance
- Trend Micro Deep Security Suite
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Load Balancing
- Encrypted Backup, Storage & VPN
- Fully Managed Daily Backups
- Log Inspection System
- HIPAA and Hitech Audited
- GDPR Ready
- PCI/DSS ready
- NIST Certified Data Centers
- EU/US Privacy Shield Compliant Data Centers
- Industry Awards and Accomplishments
HIPAA Compliant Hosting Requirements Checklist
Implementing HIPAA compliance can be complicated. HIPAA compliance hosting involves integrating server hosting solutions with security and managed services to achieve HIPAA compliance. This also means that the end solution would include a Business Associates Agreement.
HIPAA Hosting Requirements
We have compiled an easy, solution-oriented HIPAA web hosting requirements checklist, in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule. Atlantic.Net can help provide all these components to help deliver HIPAA-Compliant Server Hosting Solutions. Below are nine elements you need for a HIPAA-Compliant hosting environment for HIPAA Web Hosting, HIPAA Database Hosting, or other HIPAA hosting setups:

Firewall
A fully implemented firewall in your server environment is a must to meet HIPAA server requirements. Typically, server environments have a combination of perimeter and server-side firewalls along with solutions specifically designed for web applications, because apps create their unique challenges and have become such a frequent target for intrusions.

Encrypted VPN
The VPN needs to be encrypted, and you want it to be strong. Some common VPN software that was widely used in the past is now considered unsecured. Not all VPNs are the same, so do your homework on what will work for your team

Onsite and Offsite Backups
The VPN needs to be encrypted, and you want it to be strong. Some common VPN software that was widely used in the past is now considered unsecured. Not all VPNs are the same, so do your homework on what will work for your team

Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-factor authentication is simple and fast to establish once set up correctly, similar to the other HIPAA compliant web hosting requirements. Many of the systems you’ll see recommended will be based on Duo by Cisco, which will require everyone to have that app installed on their cell phones or receive SMS messages.

Private Hosted Environment
You cannot have a platform that shares resources with any other entities if you want to achieve HIPAA-Compliant server requirements. Working with a HIPAA compliant web hosting provider with experience related to properly privatizing your infrastructure helps to ensure there are no missteps along the way. How you ensure that your data and environments are properly segmented from others is highly dependent on choices from the start. It is best to start your planning phase with experienced engineers or architects.

SSL Certificates
You need secure sockets layer (SSL) certificates established throughout your site, for any domains and subdomains hosting healthcare information or where sensitive ePHI is accessed. In other words, any part of your site that needs login credentials should always also have an SSL.

SOC 2 TYPE II and SOC 3 TYPE II Certifications
Atlantic.Net server solutions feature heightened security with fully-managed firewalls, VPNs with encryption, and intrusion detection and prevention systems. This is all backed by an infrastructure that has received SOC 2 and SOC 3 reports. The audit for the reports is based on the AICPA guidelines, including the Trust Service Principles. These tests of operating effectiveness included controls relevant to security and availability principles. These reports replaced the previous Statement on auditing Standards No. 70 reports, as the SAS 70 standard has been retired.

HIPAA Audited
Atlantic.Net will establish a secure environment that provides medical companies and patients online protection through HIPAA-Compliant Server solutions. These solutions help to better secure personal information in an environment built to safeguard ePHI. A HIPAA server alone does not make you HIPAA-compliant. Compliance is determined by the adherence to the privacy and security rules outlined by HIPAA. HIPAA servers only address one aspect of those requirements. You are still required to meet administrative and technical specifications of the HIPAA Security Rule to be compliant.

Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
If you use any outside entity to assist with your ePHI, including a server infrastructure company, you must have a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) signed with that organization to ensure that your business associate is performing their side of responsibilities as well. That document does not clear you of your responsibilities related to HIPAA, but it does delineate the role that the organization takes and ways in which they should be held liable for any breaches, etc.
Learn more about HIPAA Compliance and HIPAA Compliant Hosting
HIPAA compliant hosting is a web hosting solution that meets and exceeds the required administrative, physical, and technical safeguards mandated by the HIPAA regulations of 1996, including the subsequent Security Rule and Privacy Rule amendments of 2003. Managed service providers, HIPAA-covered entities like healthcare providers, and relevant third parties are bound by these regulations to protect and uphold patient data integrity.
Certifications help showcase your provider’s expertise and tenacity in maintaining the best HIPAA-Compliant environment. Look for SOC 2/SOC 3 certifications and HITECH and HIPAA Audited partners who offer a business associate agreement (BAA). To review all Atlantic.Net certifications and partnerships, click here.
Managed hosting providers are not allowed to falsely advertise HIPAA compliance services; however, what parts of a HIPAA audit HIPAA compliant hosting providers will provide services for to get your team to full HIPAA compliance will vary. HIPAA is a federal law, and as such, it is illegal to breach the conditions of HIPAA and could result in hefty fines.
While some vendors might say they are "compliant," responsibility remains with the HIPAA-covered entity to ensure that they are engaging with truly compliant business associates. The only real way to ensure they are is if they have a solid BAA in place and have an audit of their HIPAA-compliant hosting solutions performed. Some competitors may say they offer HIPAA-compliant hosting solutions, but they might only be talking about a server or a specific part of their service; for example, if they advertise HIPAA-compliant email services but don't state that their other services are HIPAA-compliant, check for yourself. It is best practice to always perform an audit of the environment to ensure no assumptions are being made between the hosting providers offering the platform that powers healthcare technology systems and the healthcare organizations themselves.
- Access control
- Data encryption
- Audit logging
- User authentication
- Data backups and disaster recovery
- Business Associate Agreements (BAA)
- Fully encrypt your data at rest and in transit
- Harden the operating system and close any not used ports
- Enforce unique user authentication and multi-factor authentication
- Maintain audit logs
- Perform regular server backups, that are also fully encrypted
- Assign appropriate user roles and privileges
- Perform vulnerability scans regularly to ensure no gaps are missed
- Utilize anti-malware, file scanner, network scanner to ensure no breaches occur
HIPAA Hosting Requirements Infographic

Business Associate Agreement (BAA) Available With All HIPAA Hosting Plans

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HIPAA Audited
Ensures that our processes, policies, data centers, facilities, and hosting solutions comply with the latest HIPAA Audit Protocols.

HITECH Audited
Stringent testing that continues to expand to comply with HITECH Act security standards, policies, and protocols.
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This page was updated with the latest information on January 7, 2023.