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Does HIPAA require multi-factor authentication? What small practices need to know

HIPAA Update Series: Learn what multi-factor authentication is, why you should use it, and what the current and proposed HIPAA Security Rules say about it.

Oct 9, 2025

How to properly destroy PHI: HIPAA-compliant methods for small practices

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

Sep 23, 2025

Top 10 mental health forms chosen by our therapist community

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.

Sep 5, 2025

From the PHQ-9 to GAD-7: Mental health screening in minutes

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

Aug 18, 2025

How to Make Your Google Business Profile HIPAA-Compliant

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.

Aug 6, 2025

Less admin, more therapy: how adding e-signable forms helped this therapist simplify their practice

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.

Jul 10, 2025

HIPAA Documentation Requirements for Small Healthcare Practices Made Simple

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

Jun 27, 2025

Make your Psychology Today profile even better with Hush™ Secure Forms

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

Jun 4, 2025

HIPAA forms: 8 documents every small healthcare practice needs

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.

May 21, 2025

A Simple Guide to Understanding the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

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

Apr 25, 2025

HIPAA for Therapists: A Small Practice Quick Guide to Compliance

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!

Apr 11, 2025

How to Respond to Online Reviews in a HIPAA-Compliant Way

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

Mar 27, 2025

Breaking down HIPAA breaches: What they are and how to avoid them

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.

Mar 18, 2025

What are the consequences of violating HIPAA?

A single HIPAA mistake could cost you time, money, or even your reputation. Are you prepared to handle a potential violation?

Feb 27, 2025

How Hushmail secure emails work

Want to know how Hushmail’s secure emails work and what they look like to clients? Read this article for a behind-the-scenes look at what clients experience when you send them an encrypted email.

Feb 18, 2025