by HFG Staff | Jun 29, 2023 | HIPAA
Fax technology has been around for over 100 years, and it was once one of the most common ways to send and receive documents. However, fax machines have been largely replaced by email and other digital communication methods for organizations that don’t require secure...
by HFG Staff | Jun 15, 2023 | HIPAA
As the digital health revolution continues to unfold, securing the confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI) is more critical than ever. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the bulwark of patient data privacy in the U.S....
by HFG Staff | Feb 28, 2023 | HIPAA
HIPAA requires health care providers and health plan administrators to provide patients with a written notice explaining how the individual’s health information may be shared. This document, known as a “notice of privacy practices” (NPP) must also include information...
by HFG Staff | Feb 28, 2023 | HIPAA
HIPAA requires that healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other so-called “covered entities” implement sanctions against employees who violate HIPAA-related policies and procedures. A sanction policy outlines the circumstances under which a covered entity...
by HFG Staff | Feb 2, 2023 | HIPAA
When it comes to securely and confidently sending confidential data, virtually nothing beats fax technology. Choosing the right HIPAA compliant fax service is essential, though. As a healthcare provider, you are responsible for ensuring that the fax service you choose...
by HFG Staff | Feb 2, 2023 | HIPAA
Fax technology remains a tried-and-true method for exchanging highly confidential information. Even in this age of email, SMS text messages, and numerous other digital tools, – fax is still the most secure. That’s why it continues to be the most trusted means of...
