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Is Skype HIPAA Compliant? If not, what is?

May 9, 2020

In recent times we have seen a huge push toward telehealth, so many are wondering, “Is Skype HIPAA compliant?” While Skype is a practical tool that many people have access to, it’s important to consider any regulatory obligations you need to meet before you use it. If your business collects, stores, transmits or processes electronic […]

How the HIPAA Omnibus Rule Affects Email, Web, FAX, and Skype

May 6, 2013

We have written extensively in the past about the impact of HIPAA regulations on email services, web hosting, faxing, and Skype use.  The recent HIPAA changes reflected in the Omnibus rule have a significant impact on the use of these types of services.  Here, we examine the new and important considerations based upon the HIPAA Omnibus Rule.