Healthcare organizations manage vast amounts of sensitive patient data and critical systems across complex IT environments. With the average cost of a data breach in healthcare reaching $9.77 million in 2024 (IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024), the highest of any industry, robust access management is crucial. Axiom offers a purpose-built platform to address the specific access management challenges faced by healthcare providers, insurers, and research institutions.
The Challenge
Healthcare organizations face unique access management hurdles:
- Protecting patient data from breaches and cyber attacks
- Maintaining compliance with stringent healthcare regulations
- Managing access efficiently across diverse systems and cloud environments
- Enabling collaboration and data sharing without compromising security
Access Control Regulations for Healthcare
Healthcare organizations must comply with numerous regulations that mandate strict access controls:
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Requires implementation of technical safeguards for electronic protected health information (ePHI), including access controls.
- HITECH Act: Expands HIPAA requirements and increases penalties for non-compliance.
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Applies to healthcare organizations handling data of EU residents.
- State-specific regulations: Many states have their own healthcare data protection laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
- FDA regulations: For healthcare technology companies, FDA regulations may apply to access controls for medical devices and software.
Axiom’s platform is designed to help healthcare organizations meet these regulatory requirements efficiently and effectively.
The Axiom Solution
Axiom’s cloud-native Access Management platform equips healthcare organizations with:
1. Enhanced Security
- Just-in-Time (JIT) access provisioning to minimize standing privileges
- Fine-grained access controls for precise permission management
- Real-time monitoring and anomaly detection to identify potential threats
2. Streamlined Compliance
- Automated user access reviews for HIPAA and other relevant standards
- Comprehensive audit trails and reporting for regulatory requirements
- Centralized policy management to ensure consistent enforcement across all systems
3. Operational Efficiency
- Self-service access requests integrated with tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams
- Automated workflows for access approvals and provisioning
- Seamless integration with existing healthcare IT systems and cloud environments
4. Cloud-Native Agility
- Quick deployment and implementation, fully operational within hours
- Scalable architecture to grow with your organization
- Continuous updates and improvements without disrupting critical healthcare operations
Why Healthcare Organizations Choose Axiom
- Reduced Risk: Minimize the attack surface by eliminating standing privileges and enforcing least privilege access. With healthcare facing the highest average number of records breached (27,872 per incident, IBM 2023), this is crucial.
- Compliance Confidence: Easily demonstrate HIPAA compliance to auditors with comprehensive reporting and access reviews.
- Improved Productivity: Streamline access requests and approvals, allowing IT and security teams to focus on supporting critical healthcare functions.
- Future-Proof Solution: Axiom’s cloud-native architecture ensures you’re always up-to-date with the latest security features and compliance requirements.
- Cost-Effective: Reduce operational overhead and potential breach costs by automating access management processes.
Outdated access management solutions put patient data at unnecessary risk. Discover how Axiom can strengthen your security posture, ensure compliance, and drive operational efficiency in your healthcare organization.
Request a Demo to see Axiom in action and learn how we can tailor our solution to your specific healthcare needs.
