What therapists call a "HIPAA waiver" and why HIPAA can't actually be waived

What therapists call a HIPAA waiver isn't a true waiver. Learn what client requests for non-secure communication actually do and what HIPAA still requires.

A straightforward six-step HIPAA checklist to help you tighten security and reduce risk. It walks through several safeguards highlighted in proposed HIPAA Security Rule updates, such as risk assessments, two-step verification, and encryption, as well as other core HIPAA responsibilities for small practices.

The HHS is placing renewed emphasis on three familiar safeguards in the HIPAA Security Rule: multi-factor authentication, risk analysis, and encryption. Understanding what's happening in each area can help you make small, practical adjustments that support client privacy and boost your practice's security.

HIPAA Update Series: Learn why encryption may become mandatory under HIPAA, how it protects client data, and simple steps small practices can take now.

HIPAA Update Series: Learn how OCR is enforcing risk analysis more strictly, what this means for small practices, and how to stay compliant with confidence.

HIPAA Update Series: Learn what multi-factor authentication is, why you should use it, what HIPAA says, and how to prepare for upcoming changes.

Learn HIPAA-compliant ways to destroy PHI. Simple, affordable methods for small practices to securely dispose of paper and electronic records.

We asked our community of therapists which forms and assessments they use most. Discover the top 10, including PHQ-9 and GAD-7, and learn how to securely send them with HIPAA-compliant forms.

Feel more confident screening your clients — in minutes, not hours.

Your Google Business Profile could expose client data. Learn how to secure it with HIPAA-compliant solutions and protect privacy from the very first click.

Between back-to-back therapy sessions and the endless demands of running his business, Sean had a lot on his mind. One task was eating up time and mental energy — emailing client forms. Sean knew there had to be a better way, so he reached out to Hushmail.

Find out which records you need to be HIPAA compliant, what to put in them, and how long to keep them.

Learn why your Psychology Today profile standard email button threatens client privacy and how Hush™ Secure Forms offers a HIPAA-compliant solution.

Wondering what forms you need to be HIPAA compliant? This guide covers the paperwork you need and what to put in it. With recommendations to help you elevate your compliance game.

Learn what the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule is, what it requires, and how to apply it in your practice.

This guide covers everything therapists need to know about secure communication, privacy rules, and when you can legally share client information. Stay compliant and confident in your practice!

Learn how healthcare providers can respond to reviews in a HIPAA-compliant way. With insights from Omar Ruiz, an experienced private practice owner.

Wondering what a HIPAA breach is, exactly? This article covers what they are, what they aren’t, and what to do if you experience one.