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The Modern Use of Fax

Fax technology has been around for over 100 years, and it was once one of the most common ways to send and receive documents.

2023 HIPAA Updates: Compliant Faxing and Data Protection

As the digital health revolution continues to unfold, securing the confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI) is more critical than ever. The…

HIPAA & Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)

HIPAA requires health care providers and health plan administrators to provide patients with a written notice explaining how the individual’s health…

HIPAA Sanction Policies: What Employers Need to Know

HIPAA requires that healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other so-called “covered entities” implement sanctions against employees who violate…

How to choose a HIPAA fax service

When it comes to securely and confidently sending confidential data, virtually nothing beats fax technology. Choosing the right HIPAA compliant fax…

Are Your Digital Faxes Being Stored on a Non-compliant Server?

Fax technology remains a tried-and-true method for exchanging highly confidential information. Even in this age of email, SMS text messages, and numerous…

4 Factors That Define a HIPAA Breach & 3 Exceptions to a HIPAA Breach

HIPAA’s Breach Notification Rule (45 CFR §§ 164.400-414) stipulates that covered entities must notify individuals whose information may have been…

HIPAA Guidelines and the age of COVID-19

Covid has changed the face of Healthcare and HIPAA is evolving with it. HIPAA is widely known for its Privacy Rule, which safeguards protected health…

4 Tips for HIPAA Compliant Fax Management

If you work in healthcare, or if you do business with healthcare providers on a regular basis, then you are familiar with HIPAA. Most associate HIPAA as…

Does HIPAA allow questions about vaccination status?

Short answer: Yes, but lots of mis-information out here. First, the main goal of HIPAA is helping people maintain their healthcare insurance coverage if…