Healthcare practices need a secure way to efficiently communicate with their patients using convenient pieces of technology while remaining in compliance with industry standards and regulations. HIPAA compliant messaging software facilitates that need. HIPAA compliant messaging can take the form of secure text messaging, email, or other common methods of transmission. HIPAA compliant messaging applications can be used between physicians and patients, as well as between healthcare professionals for efficient cross-clinical communication.
HIPAA compliant messaging solutions exist either as a standalone messaging tool or bundled within compound solutions, such as medical practice management software, patient engagement software, or clinical communication and collaboration software. Any healthcare specialty can take advantage of HIPAA compliant messaging tools.
To qualify for inclusion in the HIPAA Compliant Messaging category, a product must:
Provide healthcare organizations and patients with a means of secure, interactive communication
Comply with HIPAA regulations
Have the capability to be used on a variety of mobile devices or cloud technologies
Adhere to industry compliance and standards such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems)