New Reporting Features Go Deeper on Email Deliverability Statistics, Trends and Analysis

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LuxSci
May 28, 2024

We recently rolled out new email reporting features, taking deliverability depth and analysis to new levels. If you’re a current LuxSci customer and haven’t checked them out, now’s the time. If you’re new to LuxSci, learn more below, and don’t hesitate to reach out for more info – or a demo.

LuxSci secure communications solutions have always featured rich reporting on email deliverability, including volumes and percentages for emails:

in queue
opened
clicked
failed
secured

With our latest release, we made these powerful statistics easier to consume and analyze with an improved user interface for more efficiency and greater ease-of-use. Users can simply select the type of report they’d like and customize it using a range of filtering selections. This is great for diving deeper into your email performance to make adjustments on-the-fly, and to spot trends or opportunities for better engagement that you may have missed before.

New UI – Email Deliverability Statistics

Get more granular, ID trends in real time with Split Reporting

As part of this release, we are pleased to introduce our Split Reporting feature, which empowers users to drill down on email deliverability statistics across a range of parameters, including:

subject
from address
recipient domains
marketing ID or campaign
custom field

For example, users can analyze email deliverability statistics by subject to determine which ones are performing best, by use case to track results by campaign, or to track performance by recipient email domains. With split reporting, users also can analyze email volumes across queued, delivered, opened, failed and clicked parameters, and determine click-through rates (CTR) to measure effectiveness and ROI of campaigns.

New Feature Example – Split Reporting by Recipient Domain

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LuxSci Launches Enterprise-Grade HIPAA Compliant Email Security for Mid-Sized Healthcare Organizations

May 5, 2026
Pete Wermter

New right-sized offering brings advanced encryption, easy API integration, and HITRUST-certified compliance to the most underserved segment in healthcare email — with pricing starting at $99/month

CAMBRIDGE, MA — May 5, 2026 — LuxSci, a leading provider of HIPAA compliant secure healthcare communications, today announced the launch of LuxSci Secure High Volume Email for mid-sized healthcare organizations, the industry’s trusted HIPPA-compliant email solution now packaged and priced for mid-size healthcare organizations. Regional health systems, health plans, specialty group practices, urgent care networks, and multi-site regional providers can now access LuxSci’s enterprise-grade email security and encryption infrastructure at published, volume-based pricing — with no custom quote required.

LuxSci Secure High Volume Email for mid-sized healthcare organizations delivers the same HITRUST CSF r2-certified email security and flexible encryption capabilities that power communications for some of the largest healthcare organizations in the industry, including Athenahealth, 1-800 Contacts, Hinge Health and Eurofins. The new LuxSci mid-sized offer is tiered and priced for organizations with email sending volumes of between 300 and 99,000 emails per month.

LuxSci Secure High Volume Email is built on the company’s proprietary SecureLine™ encryption technology, which automatically selects the optimal email encryption method — TLS, secure portal fallback, PGP, or S/MIME — on a per-recipient basis at the time of delivery, with no action required from senders or recipients. This intelligent, adaptive encryption method goes significantly beyond TLS-only or portal fallback models offered by basic platforms, giving mid-market healthcare organizations the flexibility and cybersecurity depth they need as HIPAA regulations tighten and email threats continue to get more sophisticated.

Key capabilities include:

Automatic email encryption via SecureLine™ — encrypt every email and its content, including Protected Health Information (PHI), with per-recipient adaptive encryption across TLS, portal fallback, PGP, and S/MIME.
Advanced REST API with webhooks for dataflows into your systems — supports unlimited messages/hour with failover, queuing, plus webhooks can push email engagement data back to EHRs, CRMs, RCM and customer data platforms.
Comprehensive audit logging and reporting — message-level tracking, delivery status, engagement reporting, and downloadable reports for compliance officers.
HITRUST CSF r2 certification, BAA, GDPR-compliant, and US-EU Privacy Framework agreement all included.
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace overlay — use LuxSci’s Secure Email Gateway add-on to integrate directly with existing M365 or Google Workspace environments, adding HIPAA-compliant encryption without migration or user retraining.
HIPAA-compliant patient engagement — secure outbound email campaigns with PHI-powered hyper-segmentation, automated workflows, and personalized emails for marketing campaigns, proactive patient communications, appointment reminders, care gap outreach, new plan enrollments, healthcare education, and more — with LuxSci Secure Marketing add-on.

New Published LuxSci Pricing

LuxSci Secure High Volume Emai for mid-sized healthcare organizations features published pricing based on monthly sending volume:

Monthly Send Volume	Monthly Price
300 to 9,999 emails/month	$99/month
10,000 – 29,999 emails/month	$199/month
30,000 – 49,999 emails/month	$299/month
50,000 – 99,999 emails/month	$399/month
100,000+ emails/month	Custom

“Mid-size healthcare organizations have been underserved for too long, forced to choose between inadequate email security tools that weren’t built for healthcare and HIPAA compliance and enterprise level solutions that felt too big or too complex,” said Mark Leanord, CEO of LuxSci. “Our new secure email packaging for mid-sized organizations changes that. We’re making the same encryption depth, ease of integration into EHRs, CRMs and other systems, and compliance rigor that powers our largest customers accessible for mid-sized organizations to easily evaluate and buy.”

Timing and Market Context

The launch comes at a critical moment for mid-size healthcare organizations. The HHS HIPAA Security Rule overhaul, expected to finalize in mid-2026, is anticipated to mandate email encryption as a required safeguard, elevating email security from addressable best practice to a regulatory requirement for thousands of organizations that have not yet upgraded their email security and compliance posture. LuxSci secure email is designed to meet these requirements, backed by HITRUST CSF r2 certification and the company’s 20-year track record in secure healthcare communications.

Availability

LuxSci Secure Email for mid-sized healthcare organizations is available immediately. Pricing and product details are published here.

Users can contact LuxSci to set up a call or DEMO.

About LuxSci

LuxSci is a leading provider of secure healthcare communications solutions for the healthcare industry. The company offers secure email, marketing, forms and hosting, delivering HIPAA‑compliant communication solutions that enable organizations to safely manage and transmit sensitive data, including protected health information (PHI). Founded in 1999 and recently merged with digital care and telehealth provider Ovia Health, LuxSci serves more than 2,000 customers across healthcare verticals, including providers, payers, suppliers, and healthcare retail, home care providers, and healthcare systems, as well as organizations operating in other highly regulated industries. LuxSci is HITRUST‑certified with current customers including Athenahealth, 1800 Contacts, Lucerna Health, Eurofins, and Rotech Healthcare, among others.

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Patient Engagement ROI: The Business Case for Secure Email in Healthcare

April 28, 2026
Pete Wermter

Every IT investment in healthcare today is being evaluated through a sharper lens.

Budgets are tighter. Expectations are higher. AI is the shiny object. Across healthcare organizations, leadership is asking the same question: how does this investment drive measurable results?

That’s where Patient Engagement ROI comes in, and where many traditional approaches fall short.

The Hidden Cost of Ineffective Communication

Patient engagement isn’t just a healthcare priority. It’s a financial one.

Missed appointments, gaps in care, and low response rates all translate directly into increased costs, operational inefficiencies, and a poor patient experience. Yet many organizations still rely on fragmented, manual, or non-personalized communication strategies.

Why?

For many, it’s because of uncertainty around HIPAA compliance, and what’s allowed and not allowed. Too often, healthcare IT and marketing teams avoid using valuable patient data to avoid security and compliance risks, especially over the email channel. The result is often generic outreach that fails to connect, and fails to deliver meaningful results, such as better health outcomes, fewer missed appointments, and increased sales.

How Secure Email Delivers ROI in Healthcare

Among all healthcare IT investments, secure email stands out for one reason: it directly impacts both patient engagement and staff and process efficiency.

With the right HIPAA-compliant marketing automation platform, secure email enables organizations to:

Deliver personalized, relevant messages using PHI data in their emails
Automate outreach at scale with triggered, engagement-driven campaigns
Improve patient response rates and adherence for better outcomes
Reduce manual workload across teams for greater productivity

This is where patient engagement ROI becomes tangible.

Instead of one-size-fits-all messaging, organizations can connect with patients based on unique needs and health conditions, such as appointments, care plans, preventative care reminders, new product needs, and more. And because it’s automated, these improvements scale without adding to workloads.

Turning Compliance into Better Outcomes and Growth

HIPAA is often viewed as a constraint. In reality, it’s an opportunity. If you have the right tools.

At LuxSci, we focus exclusively on secure healthcare communications, helping organizations safely unlock the value of their data and communications. Our solutions are designed to remove the friction between compliance and communication, so you don’t have to choose between security and growth.

With capabilities like flexible encryption, advanced segmentation, and high-volume delivery, secure email marketing becomes more than a safeguard, it becomes a growth driver.

And with industry-leading security performance and recognition, organizations can trust that their communications are protected at every level with LuxSci.

Scaling Patient Engagement ROI with Automation

The real power of secure email comes when it’s combined with automated healthcare workflows.

HIPAA compliant marketing automation allows you to build multi-step, data-driven patient journeys that run continuously in the background, taking adaptive steps based on each individual’s email engagement activity. This can include:

Appointment reminders that reduce no-shows
Follow-up communications that improve outcomes
Preventative care outreach for check-ups, annual test and care reminders
New product offers, upgrades and promotions
Educational email campaigns that drive long-term engagement and better health

Each interaction is an opportunity to improve both patient experience and your financial performance. Over time, these incremental gains compound, resulting in significantly higher patient engagement that delivers real value to your business.

Why Act Now?

Healthcare organizations can no longer afford IT investments that don’t deliver clear, measurable value. Secure email, powered by HIPAA compliant marketing automation, offers one of the most direct paths to improving engagement, efficiency, and outcomes, all while maintaining the highest standards of security.

Ready to see how LuxSci secure email can transform your patient engagement into real ROI?

Connect with us today or book a demo to explore how HITRUST-certified, HIPAA-compliant marketing automation can work for your organization.

What Is B2B Marketing in Healthcare?

April 27, 2026
Erik Kangas

B2B marketing in healthcare describes the promotion of products and services to healthcare businesses rather than to patients or the public. The audience can include provider groups, payers, laboratories, medical suppliers, health technology firms, and service companies working across the sector. The work calls for a more measured approach than many other business categories because buying decisions tend to involve several stakeholders, internal review, and close attention to data handling, workflow impact, and commercial fit. Good execution depends on clear communication, useful content, and a strong sense of how healthcare organizations evaluate change.

Why healthcare buying requires a different approach

Healthcare companies rarely move through a buying process in a straight line. One person may open the conversation, though several others can influence whether it goes any further. Finance may want a clearer commercial case. Operations may focus on staffing, efficiency, and implementation pressure. IT may look at access, system fit, and data management. Compliance teams may review privacy implications or contractual language. B2B marketing in healthcare works better when the writing reflects those realities early. Buyers are looking for material that helps them assess risk, discuss options internally, and move forward with fewer unanswered questions.

A Difference in stakeholder priorities

A single account can contain several audiences at once. That is part of what makes this area demanding. A hospital operations leader may care about throughput and day to day workflow. A payer executive may be more interested in administrative efficiency or review times. A supplier may focus on coordination, ordering processes, or communication across partner relationships. Content becomes stronger when it takes those different perspectives seriously. The message does not need to become overly technical. It needs enough accuracy and relevance for each reader to feel that the company understands the conditions attached to their role.

Why credibility matters in every channel

Healthcare buyers tend to read promotional material carefully. They notice vague claims, inflated language, and unsupported promises very quickly. That is why credibility has to be built into the writing itself. A clean explanation of a business problem can carry real weight. A grounded case example can help a reader picture how a solution would work in practice. Clear language around implementation, support, privacy, or service structure can also help keep the conversation moving. When protected health information enters the picture, HIPAA may become part of the review as well, especially for companies handling regulated data or supporting covered entities and business associates.

Content to support real decisions

The most useful assets in this space are the ones that help buyers think more clearly. An article can frame a problem in a way that supports internal discussion. An email sequence can keep a company visible while review is taking place. A service page can answer practical questions before a meeting is booked. B2B marketing in healthcare gains traction when content has a clear job and a clear reader. That focus usually produces stronger engagement than broad copy built around generic thought leadership language. Buyers respond well to material that respects their time and gives them something worth passing along.

What strong performance looks like

Success in healthcare is rarely captured by surface numbers alone. Traffic and opens may show that content has reached people, though those signals do not say much on their own about buying intent. Better indicators include repeat visits from the same organization, replies from relevant contacts, deeper engagement with security or implementation pages, and growing activity across several stakeholders in one account. Those patterns can tell commercial teams where interest is becoming more serious. B2B marketing in healthcare proves its value when it helps those teams follow up with better timing, better context, and material that fits the next stage of evaluation.

What Is B2B Medical Marketing?

April 27, 2026
Erik Kangas

B2B medical marketing is the promotion of products and services to medical organizations, rather than to patients or general consumers. The audience can include provider groups, laboratories, payers, health technology companies, medical manufacturers, and service firms that sell into the healthcare space. The work involves more scrutiny than many other business sectors because buying decisions are reviewed through operational, financial, legal, and data related lenses. That environment shapes the way messages are written, the way proof is presented, and the pace at which commercial relationships develop.

Where B2B medical marketing fits in healthcare

Medical companies rarely buy on impulse. A new platform, service, or product may affect staff workflows, procurement planning, record handling, contract review, or coordination between teams. For that reason, B2B medical marketing sits close to the practical side of business decision making. Good content helps a buyer assess whether something will work inside an existing organization. It gives shape to the problem, explains the offer in plain terms, and provides enough context for internal discussion. In a medical setting, that matters because a single contact may show interest while several others influence whether the conversation continues.

Why the buying process feels slower

The pace of healthcare purchasing can frustrate vendors that are used to quicker decisions. Interest does not always translate into movement because the next step may depend on approval from finance, operations, IT, procurement, or compliance. Each group reads with a different priority in mind. An operations lead may look for staffing impact. An IT team may focus on access controls, system fit, and data use. Finance may ask whether the commercial case is persuasive enough to justify more review. B2B medical marketing works best when content reflects those realities from the start. Messages that feel rushed or overwritten tend to lose ground early.

Trust and proof carry weight

Medical buyers are used to reading claims with care. They want to know what the service does, how it fits into day to day work, and what kind of burden it may place on the people using it. That is why trust has to be earned through the material itself. Clear examples help. Credible case studies help. Sound explanations of process, security, implementation, or support also help because they answer the questions serious buyers are already asking. When privacy or protected health information enters the picture, references to HIPAA and related data handling expectations may also become part of the evaluation. B2B medical marketing gains traction when the language sounds careful, informed, and accountable on every page.

Content needs a job to do

A medical buyer reading an article, email, or landing page is usually looking for something useful rather than something flashy. The content may need to explain a workflow issue, support an internal conversation, prepare a reader for a product discussion, or clarify how a service would be introduced. That practical role should shape the writing. B2B medical marketing is stronger when each asset has a clear purpose and a clear reader. One article may help an operations contact define a bottleneck. Another may help a compliance stakeholder understand how data is handled. Another may give procurement a cleaner view of scope and process. Content works harder when it can travel inside the account and still make sense to the next person who reads it.

What good measurement looks like

Performance in this area is not captured by one metric. Page views and open rates may show that something has attracted attention, though they do not say much on their own about buying intent. Better signs come from repeat visits from the same account, deeper engagement with implementation or security pages, replies from people with decision making authority, and movement from light interest to active review. B2B medical marketing earns its value when it helps commercial teams see where attention is turning into evaluation. That is where better timing, stronger follow up, and sharper account insight begin to matter.

How Do I Make My Computer HIPAA Compliant?

November 22, 2024
Erik Kangas

Making a computer HIPAA compliant involves implementing security measures that protect electronic protected health information according to HIPAA regulations. This includes encryption, access controls, automatic logoff, audit controls, and malware protection. No single setting makes a computer HIPAA compliant, as becoming HIPAA compliant requires a combination of hardware controls, software configurations, and appropriate user behavior to protect patient information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Hardware Security Considerations

Computer hardware plays a role in HIPAA compliance through physical protection measures. Laptop privacy screens prevent visual access to patient information when working in public spaces. Cable locks secure devices to prevent theft when left unattended. Hard drive encryption provides protection if devices are lost or stolen. For desktop computers, positioning screens away from public view helps prevent incidental disclosure of patient information. Physical access controls limit who can use the device, particularly in shared clinical environments. These hardware elements work with software protections to create a more secure environment for patient data.

Operating System Protections

Modern operating systems include several built-in security features that support HIPAA compliance when properly configured. Automatic operating system updates ensure security patches are applied promptly to address vulnerabilities. User account controls create separate profiles for different staff members with appropriate permission levels. Disk encryption protects data if computers are lost or stolen. Inactivity timeouts automatically lock screens after periods without user input. Firewall configurations block unauthorized network access attempts. These operating system settings form the foundation of a HIPAA compliant computer environment.

Data Encryption Implementation

HIPAA requires encryption for protected health information, making this a fundamental element of computer compliance. Full-disk encryption protects all data stored on computer hard drives. File-level encryption allows protection of individual documents containing sensitive information. Email encryption secures patient information sent through electronic messages. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) encrypt data transmitted over public networks. Proper encryption key management ensures authorized users maintain access while protecting against unauthorized disclosure. Many healthcare organizations establish encryption standards for all devices handling patient information.

Access Control Mechanisms

Restricting who can use computers and access patient information represents a central aspect of being HIPAA compliant. Strong password policies require complex passwords that change regularly. Multi-factor authentication adds additional verification beyond passwords. Automatic logoff terminates sessions after periods of inactivity. Role-based access limits information viewing based on job responsibilities. Session monitoring records login attempts and system usage patterns. User provisioning procedures ensure access rights change when staff roles change. These access controls help prevent both unauthorized external access and inappropriate internal information viewing.

Malware Protection Systems

Healthcare computers need robust protection against malicious software that could compromise patient data. Antivirus software scans for known threats and suspicious behaviors. Anti-malware tools provide additional protection against ransomware and other evolving threats. Email filtering helps prevent phishing attempts targeting healthcare staff. Web filtering blocks access to dangerous websites that might install malware. Application controls prevent unauthorized software installation. Regular malware definition updates ensure protection against new threats. These protections work together to defend against various attack vectors that could compromise patient information.

Documentation and Monitoring

HIPAA compliance requires ongoing monitoring and documentation of computer security measures. Activity logs record who accessed what information and when. Audit tools analyze these logs for unusual patterns that might indicate security problems. Vulnerability scanning identifies potential security weaknesses before they lead to breaches. Incident response procedures outline steps for addressing potential security issues. Security assessment documentation demonstrates compliance efforts during audits or reviews. These monitoring practices help healthcare organizations maintain compliance while providing evidence of their security efforts when questions arise.

Is There a HIPAA Compliant Email?

June 26, 2025
Erik Kangas

Yes, HIPAA compliant email is available through specialized platforms and services designed specifically for healthcare organizations that need to transmit protected health information securely. HIPAA compliant email solutions include encryption, access controls, audit logging, and other security features required to meet regulatory standards for protecting patient information during electronic communication. Healthcare providers, payers, and suppliers can choose from various HIPAA compliant email options that range from standalone secure messaging platforms to integrated solutions that work with existing healthcare systems. Understanding available HIPAA compliant email solutions helps organizations select appropriate tools for their communication needs while maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting patient privacy.

Types of HIPAA Compliant Email Solutions

Several categories of HIPAA compliant email solutions serve different organizational needs and technical requirements. Cloud-based secure email platforms provide hosted solutions that require minimal technical infrastructure while offering enterprise-grade security features. These platforms handle encryption, server maintenance, and security updates, allowing healthcare organizations to focus on patient care rather than email system management. On-premises HIPAA compliant email systems give organizations direct control over their email infrastructure and data storage locations. Hybrid solutions combine cloud convenience with on-premises control, allowing organizations to customize their email security approach based on specific requirements. Email encryption gateways work with existing email systems to add HIPAA compliance features without requiring complete system replacement.

Security Features in HIPAA Compliant Email Platforms

HIPAA compliant email platforms include end-to-end encryption that protects messages and attachments from unauthorized access during transmission and storage. Transport Layer Security protocols secure connections between email servers, while message-level encryption ensures that only intended recipients can read email content. Digital signatures verify sender authenticity and message integrity, preventing tampering or impersonation. Multi-factor authentication requires users to provide additional verification beyond passwords before accessing email accounts. Access controls limit which users can send emails to external recipients and which types of information can be included in different message categories. Automatic data loss prevention features scan outgoing emails for protected health information and apply appropriate security measures or block transmission of potentially sensitive content.

Business Associate Agreements and Vendor Requirements

Healthcare organizations using HIPAA compliant email services need business associate agreements with their email providers to ensure regulatory compliance. These agreements specify how email vendors will protect patient information, limit data use to authorized purposes, and report security incidents or unauthorized disclosures. Email providers operating as business associates must implement appropriate safeguards and allow healthcare organizations to audit their security practices. Vendor selection criteria should include security certifications, compliance track records, and technical capabilities that meet organizational requirements. Service level agreements define uptime expectations, support response times, and data recovery procedures. Due diligence processes help verify that email providers have appropriate security controls and compliance programs before entering into business relationships.

Implementation Challenges and Solutions

Healthcare organizations implementing HIPAA compliant email often encounter workflow disruptions as staff adapt to new security procedures and software interfaces. Training programs help users understand proper email security practices and organizational policies for handling protected health information. Change management strategies address resistance to new procedures and ensure that staff members understand the importance of email security compliance. Technical integration challenges arise when connecting HIPAA compliant email systems with existing healthcare applications and databases. Application programming interfaces enable custom integrations that streamline workflows while maintaining security standards. Migration planning addresses data transfer from legacy email systems and ensures that historical communications remain accessible when needed.

Cost Considerations for HIPAA Compliant Email

HIPAA compliant email solutions involve various cost components including software licensing, implementation services, ongoing support, and staff training expenses. Per-user subscription models allow organizations to scale email security based on their actual usage patterns. Enterprise licensing agreements may provide cost advantages for larger healthcare organizations with many email users. Hidden costs can include system integration expenses, data migration fees, and productivity losses during implementation periods. Return on investment calculations should consider potential savings from avoiding HIPAA violation penalties, reduced risk of data breaches, and improved operational efficiency from streamlined secure communication processes. Long-term cost analysis helps organizations budget appropriately for ongoing email security requirements.

Selecting the Right HIPAA Compliant Email Solution

Healthcare organizations should evaluate HIPAA compliant email options based on their specific communication patterns, technical infrastructure, and regulatory requirements. Feature comparisons help identify which platforms offer the security capabilities and integration options needed for particular use cases. Pilot testing allows organizations to evaluate user experience and system performance before making long-term commitments. Vendor demonstrations provide opportunities to assess ease of use, administrative features, and customer support quality. Reference checks with similar healthcare organizations offer insights into real-world performance and implementation experiences. Decision frameworks that consider security requirements, usability needs, and budget constraints help organizations select HIPAA compliant email solutions that will serve their long-term communication and compliance objectives effectively.

LuxSci Earns 11 Badges in G2 Fall 2025 Reports, Including Best Support and Momentum Leader

September 10, 2025
Pete Wermter

We’re happy to share that LuxSci has once again been recognized for excellence in the G2 Fall 2025 Reports! Based entirely on verified customer reviews, LuxSci earned 11 G2 badges this season, highlighting our continued commitment to providing exceptional support, driving ROI for our customers, and delivering the best products.

From Best Estimated ROI to Momentum Leader, our performance on G2 is a direct reflection of the trust and success of our customers. Let’s take a closer look at what these new accolades mean and why they matter.

What Is G2 and Why Does It Matter?

G2.com is a trusted platform for peer-to-peer business software reviews. G2 publishes quarterly reports that analyze software companies based on verified customer feedback and real-world performance data. For the latest G2 reports, we’re honored to have earned 11 badges for Fall 2025.

Here’s What LuxSci Earned in Fall 2025

LuxSci was awarded a total of 11 badges across multiple categories. These honors reflect customer satisfaction, platform momentum, return on investment, and the quality of support we provide.

LuxSci’s G2 Fall 2025 Badges include:

Best Support (Secure Email Gateway)
Easiest Admin (Email Security)
Best Estimated ROI (Email Security)
Best Meets Requirements (Secure Email Gateway)
Momentum Leader (Multiple Categories)
High Performer (Email Encryption)
High Performer (Secure Email Gateway)
High Performer (Email Security)
Users Most Likely to Recommend (Secure Email Gateway)
Easiest To Do Business With (Email Encryption)
Easiest Setup (Email Encryption)

Why These Badges Matter

Let’s break down a few of the key categories and why they’re worth calling out:

Best Support

This badge shows we’re not just responsive—we’re reliable, helpful, and proactive. Our support team works around the clock to ensure customers feel heard and empowered. It’s a core part of our offering and overall customer experience.

Momentum Leader

This badge is awarded to companies showing significant growth in customer satisfaction, web presence, and employee growth. It means we’re not standing still—we’re scaling smartly, with our customers and partners in mind.

Best Estimated ROI

This one’s big. It means LuxSci offers exceptional value. Customers see real results that justify the investment. This includes secure email with 98% deliverability rates that truly drive better engagement for your healthcare communications and campaigns.

Built for Security and Compliance

At LuxSci, we don’t just build HIPAA compliant, enterprise-grade secure email and marketing tools—we build trusted relationships with our customers and partners. Our focus continues to be:

Protecting sensitive data with the highest levels of security and compliance
Building the best products, so customers have peace of mind
Providing unmatched customer support, every step of the way

We’re Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon

With security threats constantly evolving and compliance demands increasing, the need for secure, HIPAA compliant email and communications has never been greater. Whether you’re in healthcare, or regulated industries like financial services, LuxSci is here to ensure your communications stay secure, high-performing, and supported.

We’re proud to serve a growing base of professionals who rely on LuxSci every day to keep their sensitive data secure. Want to see what the buzz is about?

Explore LuxSci on G2

New HIPAA Security Rule Makes Email Encryption Mandatory—Act Now!

April 6, 2026
Pete Wermter

The 2026 Deadline Is Closer Than You Think

The upcoming HIPAA Security Rule overhaul is expected to finalize by mid-2026, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most significant updates in years. Healthcare organizations that fail to prepare, especially when it comes to email security, will face immediate compliance gaps the moment enforcement begins.

Mid-2026 may sound distant, but for healthcare IT and compliance leaders, it’s right around the corner. Regulatory change at this scale doesn’t happen overnight, it requires planning, vendor evaluation, implementation, and internal alignment.

This isn’t a gradual shift. It’s a hard requirement.

Encryption Is About to Become Mandatory

For years, HIPAA has treated encryption as “addressable,” giving organizations flexibility in how they protect sensitive data. That flexibility is disappearing.

Under the updated rule, encryption, particularly for email containing protected health information (PHI), is expected to become a required safeguard.

That means:

Encryption must be automatic and standard for email, not optional
Policies must be enforced consistently
Email security can’t depend on human behavior

If your current system relies on users to manually trigger encryption, it’s already out of step with where compliance is heading. If you’re not encrypting your emails at all, then now is the time to re-evaluate and rest your technology and policies.

Email Is the Weakest Link in Healthcare Security

Email remains the most widely used communication tool in healthcare—and the most common source of data exposure. Every day, sensitive information flows through inboxes, including patient records, lab results, billing details, plan renewals and appointment reminders. Yet many organizations still depend on:

Basic TLS encryption that only works under certain conditions
Manual processes that leave room for human error
Limited visibility into email activity and risk

It only takes one mistake, such as a missed encryption trigger or a misaddressed email, to create a reportable breach. Regulators are well aware of this. That’s why email is a primary focus of the upcoming HIPAA Security Rule changes.

The Cost of Waiting Is Higher Than You Think

Delaying action may feel easier in the short term, but it significantly increases risk. Once the new rule is finalized, organizations without compliant systems may face:

Immediate audit failures
Regulatory penalties
Expensive, rushed remediation efforts
Or worst of all, an email security breach

Beyond financial consequences, there’s also reputational harm. Patients expect their data to be protected. A single incident can immediately erode trust and damage your brand beyond repair.

Waiting until the end of 2026 also means that you’ll be competing with every other organization trying to fix the same problem at the same time, driving up costs and limiting vendor availability.

Most Email Solutions Won’t Meet the New Standard

Here’s the uncomfortable reality: many existing email platforms won’t be enough, especially those that are not HIPAA compliant. Common gaps include:

Encryption that isn’t automatic or policy-driven
Lack of Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Insufficient audit logging for compliance reporting
Lack of Zero Trust security principles

On top of that, vendors without alignment to HITRUST certification and Zero-Trust architectures may struggle to demonstrate the level of assurance regulators will expect moving forward.

If your current solution wasn’t designed specifically for healthcare and HIPAA compliance, it’s likely not ready for what’s coming.

LuxSci Secure Email: Built for What’s Next

This is where a purpose-built solution makes all the difference. LuxSci HIPAA compliant email is designed specifically for healthcare organizations navigating the latest compliance requirements, not just today, but in the future regulatory landscape.

LuxSci delivers:

Automatic, policy-based encryption that removes user guesswork
Advanced DLP controls to prevent PHI exposure before it happens
Comprehensive audit logs to support audits and investigations
Zero Trust architecture that verifies every user and action

Additionally, LuxSci is HITRUST-certified, helping organizations demonstrate a mature and defensible security posture as regulations tighten. Email data protection isn’t about patching gaps, it’s about eliminating them.

Act Now or Pay Later

If there’s one takeaway, it’s this: the time to act is now. Start by asking a few direct questions:

Is our email encryption automatic and enforced?
Do we have full visibility into email activity and risk?
Is our vendor equipped for evolving HIPAA requirements?

If the answer to any of these is unclear, now’s the time to take action. Organizations that move early will have time to implement the right solution, train their teams, and validate compliance. Those that wait will be forced into reactive decisions under pressure.

Conclusion: The Time to Act is Now!

The HIPAA Security Rule overhaul is coming fast, and it’s raising expectations across the board. Encryption will no longer be addressable, but rather mandatory. As a result, email security can no longer be overlooked, and compliance will no longer tolerate gaps.

LuxSci HIPAA compliant email provides a clear, future-ready path for your organization, combining automated encryption, DLP, auditability, and Zero Trust security in one solution.

The real question isn’t whether change is coming. It’s whether your organization will be ready when it does.

Reach out today. We can look at your existing set up, help you identify the gaps, and show you how LuxSci can help!

FAQs

1. When will the updated HIPAA Security Rule take effect?
The changes to the HIPAA Security Rule are expected to be finalized and announced around mid-2026, with enforcement likely soon after, by the end of the year.

2. Will email encryption truly be mandatory?
Yes, current direction strongly indicates encryption will become a required safeguard, which could start later this year or in early 2027.

3. Is TLS encryption enough for compliance?
No. TLS alone does not provide sufficient, guaranteed protection for PHI.

4. Why is HITRUST important in this context?
HITRUST certification demonstrates a vendor’s strong alignment with healthcare security standards and will likely carry more weight with regulators.

5. How does LuxSci help organizations prepare?
HITRUST-certified LuxSci offers secure email with automated encryption, DLP, audit logs, and Zero Trust architecture, helping organizations meet evolving compliance demands.