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HIPAA Compliance

Overview

You can enable HIPAA functionality to ensure the privacy and security of healthcare-related communications in your DocuPost account.

Enable HIPAA

Step-by-step

  1. Visit the DocuPost BAA website

  2. Click the Review BAA button

  3. Fill in your company name

  4. Review the terms and conditions

  5. Sign the Business Associate Addendum (BAA) and submit

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A Business Associate Addendum (BAA) is a legal document that outlines the responsibilities of a Business Associate in protecting health information. It's required for businesses handling healthcare data to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

  • Enabling HIPAA on DocuPost ensures that your communications and data storage meet healthcare privacy and security standards. This is important for maintaining the confidentiality of health-related information.

  • HIPAA is mandatory for any business that handles Protected Health Information (PHI). If your business deals with PHI, you must comply with HIPAA regulations to avoid penalties.