HIPAA Compliance

Healthcare organizations that handle protected health information (PHI) are governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA. The law consists of several rules…

Research shows that 63% of individuals prefer to do business with companies that offer SMS as a form of contact over those that don’t (1).  Communicating via texting with patients and employees…

At some point in their careers, all healthcare providers will be called upon by attorneys to provide information. While this may feel overwhelming initially, the process can be mitigated by staying…

Google Voice is a VoIP provider, a service that transmits phone calls through an internet connection. With the new option of working from home, Google Voice has grown in popularity. It's a practical…

The internet has provided widespread access to all kinds of information. However, not all of the sources are reliable or legitimate. This has made the internet a scary place to visit for many seeking…

Recently, federal regulatory departments have published new guidelines for healthcare organizations. These guidelines clarify how organizations must protect patients' privacy when they work with…

In the healthcare industry, "HIPAA" and "compliance" are everyday terms linked to patient privacy and data protection. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, safeguards…

  There have been over a quarter million HIPAA complaints received over the past 17 years. HIPAA compliance is one of the top priorities for medical professionals and establishments. Protecting…

  Imagine you have a thriving medical practice, but your patients want to receive information about their records via text. You learn that you can text your patients, but you need to follow HIPAA…

  The media is rife with stories of health care workers sneaking illicit peeks at the medical records of the famous and infamous, from Brittany Spears to George Floyd. Everyone knows that such…