How Long Does It Take to Build HIPAA-Compliant Infrastructure on AWS?

If you’re building a healthcare app and considering AWS for HIPAA compliance, you’ve probably seen the official answer: AWS is HIPAA-eligible, sign a BAA, follow the shared responsibility model, and you’re on your way. What you haven’t seen is a realistic breakdown of what “on your way” actually means in practice, such as the work involved, the time it takes, the expertise required, and the ongoing maintenance it creates. This post covers all of that honestly. Not to argue that AWS is the wrong…