Data security is critical to the healthcare industry. Employees and providers must protect sensitive patient information and comply with regulations mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Unfortunately, despite continuous efforts to make healthcare institutions and their employees more aware of HIPAA data breach best practices, security breach incidents still occur at […]
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What Measures Are Necessary for Faxes to Meet HIPAA Regulations?
Privacy laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) play a critical role in the healthcare industry, governing how organizations handle sensitive information. If you transmit patient health information via fax, this standard applies to you. This guide will discuss how privacy laws affect faxing and how to ensure HIPAA compliance with faxes. […]
How to Cut Costs with Electronic Fax Filing
Faxing is an essential mode of communication and document transmission for many companies across the world. It’s one of the most secure and convenient ways to transport a document from point A to point B and is a safer method of sending private data than many alternatives. But with the latest technological improvements and a […]
Why You Should Use a Secure Fax
Is online fax secure? That is one of the most frequently asked questions among people who have yet to find a secure fax service. If you’re still unsure about online faxing, this guide will answer everything you need to know about using an online fax service. What Is Secure Fax? A secure fax is a […]
How to Keep Your Email Secure
If you’re like most businesses, your organization relies heavily on emails to exchange information with colleagues, patients and other healthcare organizations. And with the proliferation of devices, email isn’t just accessed on computers anymore, but also on smartphones, tablets and even watches. Is My Email Secure? While all of this can be highly convenient, […]
What to Do When Your HIPAA Data Has Been Breached
What to Do When Your HIPAA Data Has Been Breached Data security is critical to the healthcare industry, as providers must be sure to protect sensitive patient information and comply with regulations mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Unfortunately, despite continuous efforts to make healthcare institutions and their employees more aware of HIPAA data […]