Resources

Security and compliance

Approva handles protected health information on behalf of ambulatory surgery centers. We meet HIPAA requirements, sign a BAA with every customer, and maintain strict controls over how PHI is accessed, stored, and transmitted.

HIPAA

Approva operates as a business associate under HIPAA. We handle PHI in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule — covering administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. All staff with PHI access receive annual HIPAA training.

Business Associate Agreement

We sign a BAA with every customer before handling any PHI. Our standard agreement covers Approva's obligations as a business associate and outlines breach notification procedures. Review BAA terms →

SOC 2

Approva is pursuing SOC 2 Type II certification. Our controls cover availability, confidentiality, and processing integrity. SOC 2 status →

Data security

All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256). Access to PHI is role-based and requires multi-factor authentication. Every access event is audit-logged and retained for a minimum of six years per HIPAA requirements.