It is not uncommon for patients and health professionals to send their medical records or other sensitive data via email attachments and popular file-sharing platforms like Dropbox and Google Drive in today's digital world.
HIPAA compliant texting is the transmission of information via text messaging that ensures that protected health information (PHI) remains confidential and secure. Learn everything you need to know to stay HIPAA compliant whilst texting.
While most healthcare professionals know the importance of patient confidentiality concerning their medical records, many would be surprised to learn that HIPAA-compliant cloud storage is a legal requirement.
As a healthcare professional, you likely use email to communicate with colleagues, suppliers and patients daily. But, do you ensure that your email messages are HIPAA compliant?