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Posted: Nov 23, 2010
The doctor's office is switching to digital. We are trying to find HIPAA complaint email or some other way to transfer the voice files. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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I think it costs less than $50 per user. It will encrypt the email and attachment and needs a code by the receiver to open. Only the person sending encrypted email needs to purchase it. It costs nothing to open by the receiver. If you need it, it also does line counting for invoicing.
You would also need to find a security statement to add to the email (just enter it one time at set up). I found the one I use for free by internet search.
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