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...
Working Remotely While Staying HIPAA Compliant: Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) vs. SSL/TLS in a HIPAA Environment
Whether you’re working from home, your local coffee shop, or from the airport between layovers, you will likely need to connect to your organization’s network. A public or personal Wi-Fi network is available, but is it secure enough to be able to work remotely while...
How to Use HIPAA to Defend Against Common Cybersecurity Attacks
While much of the anti-malware technology we have to protect us from hackers has become increasingly more sophisticated, so have attackers’ methods. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), incidents of hacking affecting 500 people or more...