Here’s a sobering number: More than 5.6 million Americans had their patient records stolen or exposed in 2017, and that is actually a decrease from 2016.
Caring for your patients also means looking after their HIPAA-protected information.
But how can your practice stay safe from hacking and other security breaches?
This guide from DocbookMD helps smaller practices understand the risks of using mobile devices and how to stay HIPAA-secure.
Topics the guide covers include:
- Secure mobile messaging and HIPAA requirements;
- How secure mobile messaging improves health care mobility; and
- Overcoming the challenges of introducing mobile messaging into your practice.
You can download the full guide here.
Need more tips for staying HIPAA compliant? Visit the Texas Medical Association HIPAA resource center, and download this printable poster with helpful reminders for keeping your communications secure.
Last Updated On
May 13, 2020
Originally Published On
March 09, 2018