Claude HIPAA-Ready Enterprise: Using Claude with Health Data

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⚡ TL;DR HIPAA-ready Enterprise is for organizations handling PHI, with a click-through BAA. Only covered features may process PHI; Claude Code and Cowork local mode need extra setup.

Healthcare teams need AI without compliance risk. Claude HIPAA-ready Enterprise is built for organizations that handle protected health information.

Overview. 🏥

🏥 What Claude HIPAA-Ready Enterprise Is

A version of Claude Enterprise for organizations that process protected health information. The Business Associate Agreement is included and accepted with a click.

✅ Covered Features Only

Not every feature falls under the BAA: some aren't covered and others are disabled. PHI should only go through covered features.

💻 Claude Code and Cowork Local Mode

After setup, local Claude Code and Cowork gain BAA coverage; cloud versions stay excluded. Only the Primary Owner can apply it, on Enterprise plans with an account team. IDE extensions, beta features and connectors still aren't covered.

💡 Pro tip Publish a one-page list of covered features for staff; it prevents most PHI mistakes.

⚙️ Turning It On

The Primary Owner enables HIPAA in Organization settings, Data and privacy, accepting the BAA.

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❓ Claude HIPAA FAQ

What is Claude HIPAA-ready Enterprise?

A Claude Enterprise version for organizations processing protected health information.

Is a BAA included?

Yes, accepted with a click.

Are all features covered by the BAA?

No. Only covered features may process PHI.

Can Claude Code be used with PHI?

Local mode can, after setup; cloud versions are excluded.

Who enables HIPAA mode?

The Primary Owner, in Data and privacy settings.

🙏 Credit: This article is based on public information from the Claude Help Center. Claude is a product of Anthropic. Source: support.claude.com.

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