How Do I Comply with HIPAA when Emailing PHI?
By Elizabeth McElhiney, MHA, CHPS, CPHIMS, CRIS Director of Compliance and Government AffairsVerismaJuly 12, 2024Combine the words HIPAA, protected health information (PHI) and email, and you’ve just found a topic that’ll leave many healthcare professionals uneasy....
How Do I Comply with HIPAA when Emailing PHI?
Email is frequently used for sharing PHI with patients and their caregivers. All healthcare organizations should develop policies and procedures to comply with HIPAA while delivering PHI via email.
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