What are the best ways to keep fax communications secure and compliant?

[Berttka]

Hi everyone, I work at a small medical clinic, and we often need to send patient records to other doctors, labs, and insurance companies. Some partners still rely on fax, and I want to make sure we’re handling it correctly under HIPAA. What are the best ways to keep fax communications secure and compliant?

[zeyazukini813]

Hi! I read an article on digital-built-britain.com about HIPAA compliant faxing. It explains that compliance requires securing the entire fax process so patient data remains confidential and accessible only to authorized personnel. Key measures include encryption during transmission, access controls, and audit trails. The article also mentions that modern online fax services with these safeguards can integrate with electronic health records and reduce paper handling while maintaining HIPAA compliance.