Step-by-Step: Establishing a BAA with Google for HIPAA
Are you using Google services to store or process protected health information (PHI)? If so, establishing a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Google is crucial to ensure your organization complies with HIPAA regulations. A BAA is a legally binding contract that...
HIPAA Compliant efax Provider Recommendations
Many HIPAA compliant organizations need to send and receive electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) on a regular basis. HIPAA requires you to secure information at rest, in transit, and in storage. If you fax PHI, you must ensure the safety of this sensitive...
Most Popular HIPAA Compliant File Sharing Apps
HIPAA compliant file sharing apps are necessary if your company is dealing with personal health data. File sharing is a critical tool used by businesses and healthcare providers to easily share, control, and protect important files stored in the cloud. These...
Can You Share PHI Over Phone or Text?
We live in a fast-paced, digital world where information is shared more quickly than it ever has been. Between high-speed computers, smartphones, and the constant “ping” of a new notification, speed is the name of the game when it comes to how we communicate with each...
Secure Communication for All: Top HIPAA-Compliant Text Messaging Apps (2025)
Introduction: In today’s digital age, secure communication is paramount for businesses handling protected health information (PHI). This includes healthcare providers, employers, business associates, agents, and brokers. HIPAA-compliant text messaging apps offer...
Mastering HIPAA Compliance with Email Encryption
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that covered entities safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) at rest, in transit, and in use. Failing to comply with HIPAA can result in hefty fines and reputational damage.This...
The Consequences of HIPAA Non-Compliance for Insurance Agents
Insurance agents who handle protected health information (PHI) are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Failure to comply with HIPAA regulations can result in severe consequences for insurance agents and their...
3 Reasons Insurance Agents Need to Follow HIPAA
Health insurance agents became covered under HIPAA with the HITECH Act of 2009. The inclusion of insurance agents was a response to the increasing use of electronic health records and the need to safeguard patients’ medical information. Besides the moral and...