Olivia Roche

Is Zoom HIPAA Compliant?

Is Zoom HIPAA compliant? Diving into the popular video conferencing platform to see if it meets patient communication security requirements. Read On

Olivia Roche

Texting patient information is allowed when colleagues chat

CMS announcement: Texting patient information is allowed when care team members communicate with each other and for clinical patient orders. Learn more. Read On

Ethan Bechtel

Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant? A Guide

Is Dropbox HIPAA compliant? Learn about data security in healthcare and tips for vetting Dropbox's HIPAA compliance. Read On

Ethan Bechtel

The impact of mobile technology in healthcare communication

Mobile technology in healthcare is revolutionizing communication. Secure, mobile-first patient conversations are better with OhMD! Read On

Ethan Bechtel

A Zipwhip Alternative for Healthcare

Zipwhip alternatives specifically built for HIPAA compliant healthcare communication are hard to find. Need a replacement for Zipwhip soon? We’re here for you. Landline texting; the ability for physicians and care teams to send outgoing and receive incoming text messages on their existing landline phone number, has become a critical tool in modern patient communication.… Read On

Ethan Bechtel

Patient Referral Forms: What They Are & How to Improve Them

What is a patient referral form? A patient referral form is a document that a primary care provider (PCP) or referring physician uses to recommend a patient to a specialist or another healthcare provider. These forms typically include key clinical details like the reason for the referral, relevant medical history, insurance information, and provider contact… Read On

Melanie Rotax

What’s a Virtual Waiting Room? Definition & How They Work

With the spread of COVID-19, medical practices across the US have had to implement new social-distancing procedures, like virtual waiting rooms, to protect the health of their patients and staff. What is a Virtual Waiting Room? A virtual waiting room is a modern alternative to the traditional waiting area, allowing patients to check in for… Read On

Melanie Rotax

Zoom vs OhMD Telehealth

The use of telehealth services has skyrocketed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the loosening of enforcement of specific HIPAA fines for remote telehealth services. As providers continue to search for the best software to offer their services remotely, many wonder about Zoom and… Read On

Melanie Rotax

Is Email HIPAA Compliant? Answer & Alternatives

Contrary to popular belief, standard email is not secure enough for healthcare information, nor is it the most efficient tool for healthcare communication. Implementing HIPAA compliant email requires significant additional work for your practice and is not the most effective way to communicate with patients. Let’s take a look at some background before we dive… Read On

Ethan Bechtel

Healthcare Messaging Apps – An Overview

There are countless messaging apps available to download right now, but very few are secure enough for medical information. The protected health information (PHI) shared in patient communications requires extra security. As messaging applications become more common, it is crucial to understand the importance of secure conversation with patients through healthcare messaging applications. What to… Read On

OhMD Team

HIPAA Compliant Email

The HIPAA history Why is HIPAA compliant email even a thing? HIPAA. It comes up in healthcare in literally every other conversation. We all triple check to make sure we didn’t spell it wrong in our outgoing emails. If someone were to notice, we would immediately lose credibility points among peers. On the other side, it’s not… Read On