Interested in learning more about HIPAA and Email? You’ve come to the right place.
Articles in the category ‘HIPAA and Email’ detail various popular email programs including Gmail and Outlook. You’ll also find information about secure email systems, which is a must have if you intend to email clients.
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Need help with HIPAA compliant email? We can help!
Feb 01, 2022 by Josh Ablett
Does HIPAA-compliant Gmail exist? The answer is YES if you set it up properly. Read on more to learn how! Google’s email, calendar, and productivity tools (recently renamed from G Suite to “Google Workspace”) are absolutely fantastic. They’re easy to use and very affordable. Google Workspace is also highly secure, but there are very specific […]
Read moreOct 13, 2021 by Holly Sagstetter
If you want your Gmail HIPAA compliant, you’re in the right place. Gmail and Google Workspace are wonderful tools for medical practices since they can be HIPAA compliant. Notice I said CAN BE. Gmail and Google Workspace are not HIPAA compliant right out of the box. We help medical practices with making their Google Workspace […]
Read moreDec 30, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Navigating the complexities of HIPAA-compliant email encryption service providers can be challenging for healthcare providers and other regulated businesses. Questions like “How can we securely send PHI via email while maintaining HIPAA compliance?” and “What are the best practices for encrypted email with platforms like Gmail or Microsoft 365?” are common concerns we hear from […]
Read moreDec 27, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Though Gmail is not HIPAA compliant by default, it can be configured to meet HIPAA standards in 2025. For healthcare providers, adhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is essential to safeguard patient privacy. While Gmail is not automatically HIPAA compliant, this article will show you how you can make it HIPAA […]
Read moreDec 20, 2020 by Josh Ablett
We've recently discussed whether or not Gmail is HIPAA-compliant. In short, it depends. Gmail is HIPAA-compliant when set up correctly. But what about Gmail encryption? Is Gmail encryption HIPAA compliant? Once again, it depends. Gmail encryption also has the potential to be a HIPAA-compliant email option depending on how you set it up. Feature Download: […]
Read moreDec 15, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Healthcare providers must follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Is Microsoft 365 HIPAA-compliant, though? is outlook encrypted email hipaa compliant? This act protects your patient's healthcare data (PHI). As more clinicians are electronically transmitting patient records and other personal information to specialists and medical facilities, we must ensure that information is secure […]
Read moreDec 15, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Google Workspace HIPAA compliance can be confusing. A common misconception is that simply signing a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Google automatically ensures compliance. Nothing could be further from the truth. In reality, achieving a fully HIPAA-compliant setup including HIPAA compliant email setup requires proactive steps to configure and secure your Google Workspace environment […]
Read moreDec 15, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Is Gmail secure? Let's walk through the security features they have, and think about how they work in the real world. Feature Download: FREE checklist about Gmail and Google Workspace HIPAA Compliance (Download Now) Is Your Gmail HIPAA Compliant and Secure? Don’t Wait for a Breach, Start your cloud security journey with our comprehensive audit. […]
Read moreDec 05, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Thinking about moving your practice to Microsoft365? We’re big fans. Microsoft has really invested a ton in robust security settings and HIPAA compliance. Here are six features that show how Microsoft is serious about medical practices, HIPAA, and IT security. 1) HIPAA Business Associate agreement Microsoft will execute a HIPAA BAA that covers Microsoft365. Check […]
Read moreNov 25, 2020 by Josh Ablett
We'd like to answer one of the most common questions that we get about HIPAA-compliant email. One of the visitors to our site asked us... "How is the e-mail encrypted when the client/patient responds to your encrypted e-mail you send to them? I understand the e-mail you send to them is encrypted, but I don't […]
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