Overview
Our healthcare client was using location-based services across their public web site to power PSC (Patient Service Center) directions, appointment workflows, and more. However, Google Maps presented HIPAA compliance challenges. The healthcare client partnered with i-ology to migrate to Azure Maps and implement a secure, centralized key-management system that protects PHI (Protected Health Information) and improves operational governance.
The Challenge
Google Maps’ usage policies posed HIPAA compliance concerns, creating risk for PHI-adjacent workflows.
Client needed a secure, compliant, and centrally managed mapping solution that integrated seamlessly with Umbraco.
The Approach
i-ology guided the healthcare client through a complete mapping migration and security modernization initiative.
Discovery and Strategy
Evaluated all web site components using Google Maps to determine migration scope.
Collaborated with infrastructure, security, and compliance teams to define requirements for HIPAA-safe mapping workflows.
Established a strategy centered on centralized secret storage, automated key rotation, and seamless UI parity.
Azure Maps Integration
Replaced all Google Maps JavaScript and API calls with Azure Maps equivalents.
Ensured PHI-safe usage patterns, including encrypted requests and restricted data exposure.
Validated performance and accuracy across geolocation, PSC (Patient Service Center) search, and direction features.
Centralized Secret and Key Governance
Implemented Azure Key Vault as the single source of truth for all API keys and sensitive configuration.
Automated key rotation to improve operational security.
Ensured development, staging, and production environments were consistently managed and audited.
Deployment, Testing, and Validation
Conducted extensive QA to ensure mapping accuracy, UX equivalence, and cross-device compatibility.
Collaborated with client infrastructure leadership on final security validation.
Released the new mapping system without disrupting user experience.
The Outcome
Achieved a fully HIPAA-compliant mapping foundation.
Strengthened security posture with centralized key storage and automated rotation.
Simplified long-term operations and reduced risk of credential leaks.
Delivered a seamless user experience across all mapping touchpoints.
Technologies Used
Azure Maps • Azure Key Vault • .NET • Umbraco Cloud • Secure Mapping APIs