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HIPAA-Compliant Fax Services for Psychologists: Secure Communication in Mental Health
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Fax, Resources

HIPAA-Compliant Fax Services for Psychologists: Secure Communication in Mental Health

Even in the era of encrypted email and EHR integrations, faxing remains deeply embedded in mental health workflows. Psychologists and therapists still exchange patient records, referrals, and insurance documents via fax every day. But traditional fax machines often pose serious HIPAA compliance risks — from misdirected transmissions to unprotected data storage. That’s why many behavioral... Continue reading
How Do I Send a Confidential Fax? A HIPAA-Compliant Guide for 2025
By Fernanda Ramirez, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Fax, Resources

How Do I Send a Confidential Fax? A HIPAA-Compliant Guide for 2025

Faxing may sound outdated in a world of cloud platforms and digital workflows. But in healthcare, it’s still widely used to transmit sensitive patient information. That makes the question all the more urgent: how do I send a confidential fax without violating HIPAA? Healthcare providers, administrators, and business associates ask this often—especially when balancing legacy... Continue reading
HIPAA Compliant Fax: 4 Key Questions Answered for Secure Healthcare Communication
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Fax, Resources, Security

HIPAA Compliant Fax: 4 Key Questions Answered for Secure Healthcare Communication

All we want are the facts…” You may remember Sgt. Joe Friday’s classic Dragnet line, later shortened to “Just the facts, ma’am.” The reminder is apt: whether solving a crime or investigating a compliant IT solution, the imperative of getting your “facts straight” goes without saying. If you’re seeking truth, it helps to start with... Continue reading
Getting Your Fax Straight on HIPAA Faxing
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Fax

Getting Your Fax Straight on HIPAA Faxing

It’s the question that’s been on everyone’s mind: how should you fax sensitive, medical data? (Ok, maybe not everyone.) For those who do rely on faxing to transmit PHI, however, the following practical points may keep you from running afoul of HIPAA compliance requirements: 1. Faxing may be a traditional means of transmitting data, but... Continue reading