How to do your HIPAA risk assessment (with template)

Have you done a HIPAA risk assessment recently? If not, it’s the perfect time to get started. Read on for everything you need to know (and a free template) to help you on your way.

Dec 18, 2023

Is Google Drive HIPAA compliant?

Is Google Drive a safe place to store client data? Learn about its potential risks and how to stay HIPAA compliant in healthcare with this guide.

Jun 29, 2023

What is the HIPAA Wall of Shame (and how to avoid it)

Avoid the HIPAA Wall of Shame and protect your practice from the costly consequences of a breach. Our guide will help you stay compliant and avoid fines.

Feb 13, 2023

2023 HIPAA updates that will affect your small healthcare practice

There are some big HIPAA updates coming up in 2023 that you need to be aware of. Let’s figure out what they means for your practice.

Dec 9, 2022

Can I send a HIPAA-compliant fax?

Do you need to send faxes in your practice? We’ll tell you how you can ensure that they’re secure and HIPAA compliant.

Nov 14, 2022

Is texting HIPAA compliant?

In your healthcare practice you have to make sure that every form of communication is HIPAA compliant. Texting is no exception.

Nov 1, 2022

Client receives an unexpected HIPAA email disclaimer

Do HIPAA email disclaimers work?

Think a HIPAA email disclaimer makes you HIPAA compliant? Think again. Disclaimers won’t prevent fines and investigations.

Sep 15, 2022

5 unintentional HIPAA violations that might surprise you

We’ve researched five surprising HIPAA violations you might not know about and how to avoid them.

Aug 31, 2022

A guide to secure, compliant email for healthcare practitioners in Canada

Do your practice emails and web forms comply with Canadian privacy laws? Follow three recommendations to ensure they do.

Jul 21, 2022

Is Outlook HIPAA compliant?

Want to use Outlook in your practice? We’ll show you how to do it with our HIPAA-compliant Outlook guide.

Jun 30, 2022

Is Google Forms HIPAA compliant?

Find out if Google Forms is the best HIPAA-compliant solution for your practice forms. Or if there’s a better option just for healthcare.

Jun 9, 2022

Do you need a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?

If you're a healthcare practitioner, you probably need business associate agreements (BAAs) with service providers like email, telehealth, and your accountant. Let's find out for sure.

May 12, 2022

A non-intimidating guide to HIPAA-compliant email for therapists

Everything you need to know about HIPAA-compliant email and how to choose a secure email service for your therapy practice.

Apr 13, 2022

No Surprises Act Summary: what your small healthcare practice must do

Were you surprised by the No Surprises Act? Get up to speed fast. Plus, get Hushmail’s Good Faith Estimate template that will make complying super easy.

Mar 17, 2022

Is Gmail HIPAA compliant? Potentially…

Want to use Gmail in your private practice? Follow our 4-step guide to see how to make Gmail HIPAA compliant, and why an alternative may be better for you...

Mar 3, 2022

Optimistic resolutions for a successful New Year

These resolutions will help keep your account and practice running smoothly so you can tackle the New Year with confidence and optimism.

Dec 30, 2021

Why you need an email account that’s just for healthcare

If you’re a healthcare professional of any kind, you need an email account that has been created with healthcare in mind. Here’s why you need a healthcare email account for your practice.

Dec 9, 2021

What happens when a HIPAA complaint is filed against you

We’re taking a look at HIPAA violations: how they occur, how they are reported, what happens during and after an investigation, and what you can do to prevent a complaint from being filed in the first place.

Jun 17, 2021

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