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Reader Question:

These Faxes Are ePHI

Published on Fri Oct 04, 2019

Question: Our office is looking into switching over to electronic faxes exclusively. However, before we make the switch, I want to understand the best way to secure information that we send and receive. How do we protect inbound and outbound information faxed electronically? New Jersey Subscriber Answer: Once a fax becomes electronic, it is considered electronic personal health information (ePHI). [...]
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