Healthcare domains collecting patient data (appointments, forms) require HIPAA-compliant hosting. Regular hosting = violation, $50,000+ fines. Use: Atlantic.net, Liquid Web Healthcare, HIPAA Vault.
Domain Strategy for Medical Practices
Group practice: PracticeName.com. Individual doctor: DrLastName.com or specialty-focused (DallasOrthopedics.com). Recommendation: Practice brand (easier to add doctors, supports practice sale).
Patient Portal Subdomain
Portal: patients.YourPractice.com or YourPractice.com/patient-portal. Must use HTTPS, HIPAA-compliant form encryption, Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with hosting provider.
Telehealth Domain Requirements
Telemedicine platform: Requires BAA with video provider (Doxy.me, Zoom Healthcare), HIPAA hosting for domain, encrypted communication. Domain choice affects patient trust in virtual care adoption.
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