knack.com/blog/knack-health-vs-aws-azure-hipaa

**Yes** , Knack can be HIPAA compliant, but **only if you use their dedicated healthcare offering, [Knack Health](https://www.knack.com/health/)** , and configure your applications correctly.[](https://www.knack.com/health/hipaa/) [[1]](https://www.knack.com/health/hipaa/) Standard Knack plans and trial environments are **not** HIPAA compliant and do not support Protected Health Information (PHI).[](https://www.knack.com/health/pricing/) [[1]](https://www.knack.com/health/pricing/)[[2]](https://www.knack.com/health/ai-app-builder/)[[3]](https://www.knack.com/blog/hipaa-compliance-medical-practice-app/)[[4]](https://www.facebook.com/KnackHQ/posts/airtable-is-great-until-it-is-patient-dataon-standard-plans-there-is-no-baa-the-/1661739832624383/) What the [Knack Health HIPAA Package](https://www.knack.com/pricing/hipaa-compliant-package/) Includes: - **Infrastructure:** HIPAA-only hosting on secure AWS GovCloud infrastructure. - **Business Associate Agreement (BAA):** Knack signs a BAA with covered entities on their HIPAA-compliant plans. - **Security Controls:** Native AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit, 15-minute inactivity timeouts, and forced HTTPS. - **Auditing & Access:** Built-in record change logs, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access controls (RBAC). - **Support Lockout:** Knack's support team has zero access to your app data by default unless explicitly granted by you.[](https://www.knack.com/pricing/hipaa-compliant-package/) [[1]](https://www.knack.com/pricing/hipaa-compliant-package/)[[2]](https://www.knack.com/video/knack-hipaa-compliant-emr/)[[3]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yqvqzM4sds)[[4]](https://www.knack.com/blog/knack-health-vs-supabase-for-hipaa-compliance/) Your Responsibilities Knack provides the compliant infrastructure and tools, but **compliance is a shared responsibility.** Using Knack Health does not automatically make your organization compliant. You must still ensure:[](https://www.knack.com/health/hipaa/) [[1]](https://docs.knack.com/docs/hipaa-compliance-overview) - You correctly configure page-level and role-based permissions so users only see the minimum necessary data. - You do not route PHI through unencrypted or non-compliant third-party integrations/automation tools. - Your internal administrative and workforce privacy policies meet HIPAA standards.[](https://www.knack.com/blog/hipaa-compliance-checklist-no-code/) [[1]](https://www.knack.com/blog/hipaa-compliance-checklist-no-code/)[[2]](https://www.knack.com/blog/knack-health-vs-aws-azure-hipaa/) If you're planning a build, tell me what **type of application** you want to create (e.g., a patient portal, intake forms, or an internal database) so I can help you determine the **best configuration approach**. Yes, Knack can be HIPAA compliant, but only if you use their dedicated healthcare offering, Knack Health, and configure your applications correctly. HIPAA-Compliant Healthcare Applications FAQs * Is Knack Health HIPAA compliant? Knack Health provides a HIPAA-ready platform, incl... Standard Knack plans and trial environments are not HIPAA compliant and do not support Protected Health Information (PHI). Standard Knack plans and trial environments are **not** HIPAA compliant and do not support Protected Health Information (PHI).[](https://www.knack.com/health/pricing/) [[1]](https://www.knack.com/health/pricing/)[[2]](https://www.knack.com/health/ai-app-builder/)[[3]](https://www.knack.com/blog/hipaa-compliance-medical-practice-app/)[[4]](https://www.facebook.com/KnackHQ/posts/airtable-is-great-until-it-is-patient-dataon-standard-plans-there-is-no-baa-the-/1661739832624383/) HIPAA-Compliant Healthcare Software FAQs * Do you offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)? Yes. A BAA is included with Knack He... Healthcare AI App Builder FAQs. What is an AI healthcare app builder? An AI healthcare app builder lets you describe a workflow an... No. Standard trial or free-tier accounts on most platforms — including Knack Health — are not configured for PHI. You should only ... Airtable is great, until it is patient data. On standard plans there is no BAA. The HIPAA add-on is enterprise-only, and even then... Infrastructure: HIPAA-only hosting on secure AWS GovCloud infrastructure. Business Associate Agreement (BAA): Knack signs a BAA with covered entities on their HIPAA-compliant plans. Security Controls: Native AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit, 15-minute inactivity timeouts, and forced HTTPS. Auditing & Access: Built-in record change logs, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access controls (RBAC). Support Lockout: Knack's support team has zero access to your app data by default unless explicitly granted by you. - **Infrastructure:** HIPAA-only hosting on secure AWS GovCloud infrastructure. - **Business Associate Agreement (BAA):** Knack signs a BAA with covered entities on their HIPAA-compliant plans. - **Security Controls:** Native AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit, 15-minute inactivity timeouts, and forced HTTPS. - **Auditing & Access:** Built-in record change logs, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access controls (RBAC). - **Support Lockout:** Knack's support team has zero access to your app data by default unless explicitly granted by you.[](https://www.knack.com/pricing/hipaa-compliant-package/) [[1]](https://www.knack.com/pricing/hipaa-compliant-package/)[[2]](https://www.knack.com/video/knack-hipaa-compliant-emr/)[[3]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yqvqzM4sds)[[4]](https://www.knack.com/blog/knack-health-vs-supabase-for-hipaa-compliance/) Knack Health is a platform that meets HIPAA compliance standards. Knack's HIPAA-compliance package includes: * HIPAA-only hosting ... and an increase in fines for HIPPA violations conducting regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential threats to PH... healthcare teams are being asked to do more with less patient intake scheduling care coordination compliance all while handling se... HIPAA compliance is built into the platform, not layered on top of it. When you're on a Knack Health HIPAA plan: Encryption at res... Knack provides the compliant infrastructure and tools, but compliance is a shared responsibility. Using Knack Health does not automatically make your organization compliant. You must still ensure: Knack provides the compliant infrastructure and tools, but **compliance is a shared responsibility.** Using Knack Health does not automatically make your organization compliant. You must still ensure:[](https://www.knack.com/health/hipaa/) [[1]](https://docs.knack.com/docs/hipaa-compliance-overview) HIPAA Compliance on Knack Knack provides a platform that can support HIPAA-compliant applications. The platform includes HIPAA-rea... You correctly configure page-level and role-based permissions so users only see the minimum necessary data. You do not route PHI through unencrypted or non-compliant third-party integrations/automation tools. Your internal administrative and workforce privacy policies meet HIPAA standards. - You correctly configure page-level and role-based permissions so users only see the minimum necessary data. - You do not route PHI through unencrypted or non-compliant third-party integrations/automation tools. - Your internal administrative and workforce privacy policies meet HIPAA standards.[](https://www.knack.com/blog/hipaa-compliance-checklist-no-code/) [[1]](https://www.knack.com/blog/hipaa-compliance-checklist-no-code/)[[2]](https://www.knack.com/blog/knack-health-vs-aws-azure-hipaa/) Key takeaways * First, HIPAA compliance for a healthcare app is not a feature you turn on. It is a set of technical, administrativ... Audit logging: Record change logs — who modified what and when — are built into the platform. This supports HIPAA audit requiremen... If you're planning a build, tell me what type of application you want to create (e.g., a patient portal, intake forms, or an internal database) so I can help you determine the best configuration approach. If you're planning a build, tell me what **type of application** you want to create (e.g., a patient portal, intake forms, or an internal database) so I can help you determine the **best configuration approach**. You might consider these options: