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Introducing Paubox Texting - HIPAA compliant texting for patient engagement that doesn't require recipients to download 3rd-party applications or use passcode-protected portals.
What was said: "We took our approach to encrypted email and applied it to encrypted texting," says Paubox CEO Hoala Greevy.
Why it matters: You can now send HIPAA compliant text messages straight to your recipients' mobile devices.
Personalize text messages with PHI
The ViVE conference bills itself as the go-to destination where digital healthcare execs get business done.
Why it matters: We did two dozen demos of Paubox Texting API, our new solution for HIPAA compliant texting.
We announced the winner of the Blanton's Bourbon giveaway with a HIPAA compliant text message
Blackcat is allegedly behind the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that has disrupted healthcare operations and patient care nationwide since Feb. 21.
What happened: Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, experienced a cyberattack leading to system outages for the ninth consecutive day.
"...an attack on the entire healthcare sector.”
The HHS announced a settlement for a ransomware cyber attack. This is only the second-ever settlement case for ransomware attacks.
Why it matters: The case shows that the HHS is beginning to hold healthcare organizations responsible for preventing attacks and breaches.
A $40,000 settlement and corrective action plan
The Paubox Zoom social mixer was a roundtable discussion about Paubox Texting, tips on combatting phishing emails, the fallout from the Change Healthcare hack, Paubox Forms, and more.
What happened: This month's mixer focused on Paubox Texting. Paubox CEO Hoala Greevy kicked things off with a live demo, sending text messages to attendees.