How to Implement HIPAA-Compliant Video Conferencing for Healthcare Providers

Digital healthcare solutions were already on the rise before the global outbreak COVID-19, but given the high risk of transmission and the enormous pressure healthcare providers are under, there is a greater need than ever for remote healthcare solutions that reduce interpersonal contact while allowing doctors to continue to deliver a high standard of care.

The challenge? Many popular video-conferencing tools simply aren’t HIPAA-compliant, which means they can’t legally be used to provide the remote care that’s called for. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) aims to protect patient privacy and ensure that patients have easy access to their medical records.

So what makes a video-conferencing tool HIPAA-compliant?

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