Health care providers must follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Is Office 365 HIPAA compliant, though? This act protects your patient healthcare data (PHI). As more clinicians are electronically transmitting patient records and other personal information to specialists and medical facilities, it is imperative that we ensure that information is secure. Isn’t [...]
One of the most common questions we get from people in the medical industry is "Is Outlook HIPAA compliant in 2019?" The answer? Yes — Outlook is HIPAA compliant when set up correctly. In this article, we'll tell you how to ensure your use of Microsoft Outlook is HIPAA compliant. We recently took an in-depth [...]
“What are my options for HIPAA compliant cloud storage? ”In recent years, cloud storage has risen in both effectiveness and popularity. Its convenience is undeniable– the ability to access your data from anywhere is amazing. But can business associates and medical providers take advantage of these services to store PHI? What exactly does it mean [...]
Thinking about moving your practice to Office 365? 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 Office [...]