Running a healthcare business is already challenging enough without the added burden of regulatory compliance. For many small to medium-sized healthcare organizations, keeping up with constant policy updates and evolving regulations can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to push compliance tasks aside in favor of immediate operational concerns. But what happens when compliance is ignored? The financial and reputational costs can be severe, impacting both your business and the patients you serve.

So, your app encrypts data. You’ve got firewalls, access control, and maybe even a security badge on your website. That’s great—but here's the truth: security doesn’t always mean compliance.

If you’re building a health tech startup—especially one that handles patient or client data—you need to know this distinction could be the reason your next deal falls through or your funding stalls.