Is Google Voice HIPAA Compliant for Medical Practices? A Comprehensive Guide
Effective communication is paramount for delivering quality patient care. Medical practices are increasingly adopting digital tools to enhance their operations, and need to ensure that those tools comply with regulatory standards. One such tool is Google Voice, a cloud-based telephone service that offers a range of features including call forwarding, voicemail transcription, and text messaging. However,... Continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Medical Practice: A Checklist for Healthcare Entrepreneurs
Starting a medical practice is both challenging and rewarding for healthcare entrepreneurs. With the right preparation and resources, you can confidently embark on this journey. According to a recent Medscape report, 27% of physicians are considering starting their own practice within the next two years, indicating a growing trend towards independent practices. This comprehensive guide... Continue reading
What Is a BAA? Understanding the Role of a BAA in HIPAA Compliance
Every healthcare organization has at least one Business Associate Agreement (BAA) in place with a service provide. Anything or anyone that comes into contact with Protected Health Information (PHI) should have a BAA in place, protecting the covered entity (the healthcare organization) and the business associate (the service provider). Note: Business Associates are not just... Continue reading
Snapshots and Business Continuity
The third in our series on business continuity for healthcare. by Stephen Trout On the old adage, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” there seems to be a thousand variations on a theme. Take the Russian writer, Ivan Turgenev: “The drawing shows me at one glance what might be spread over ten pages in... Continue reading