Paubox Weekly: Paubox leads G2 Grid® Report for Spring 2023

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1. Paubox leads G2 Grid^® Report for Spring 2023

We begin 2023 on a high note as Paubox continues to lead the G2 Spring 2023 Report in the HIPAA compliant email industry.

What they're saying: Paubox leads in several categories, including email encryption, secure email gateway, and HIPAA compliant messaging.

Ranked #1 in multiple categories

2. 98.6% of hospitals use tracking that puts patient privacy at risk

Federal privacy regulations inadequately address the risks that third-party tracking poses to patients and hospitals.

Why it matters: The Health Affairs study shows that hospital websites are sharing sensitive patient data with large technology companies, social media companies, advertising firms, and data brokers.

But is it a HIPAA violation?

3. Wi-Fi security tips to safeguard patient data

Providing Wi-Fi access to staff and patients is essential for seamless communication and access to medical information.

Why it matters: Unsecured Wi-Fi networks can expose sensitive patient data and healthcare systems to cyber threats.

How to secure a Wi-Fi network

4. How email marketing footers help with CAN-SPAM compliance

Email marketing is a powerful tool for reaching patients and marketing your healthcare organization. Along with HIPAA, healthcare email marketing must comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, and the footer is a crucial component.

Go deeper: To make the footer of your email marketing email beneficial, consider these tips.

Why is an address required?

5. Evaluating third-party APIs for HIPAA compliance

Third-party APIs can be a powerful tool for healthcare software developers, but they also introduce risks to patient data privacy and security.

Why it matters: To ensure that third-party APIs are HIPAA compliant, you'll first need to identify and evaluate each API used in your healthcare technology. 

Two unexpected potential violations

Community links

• Managing Paubox Email APIs at scale for you and your clients. Link
• Implementing a culture of security in healthcare technology development. Link
• Embracing HIPAA compliant SDLC in healthcare tech app development. Link
• False Claims Act liability for HIPAA compliance and security failures. Link
• Devin Noe of Embroker on Risk, Cybersecurity, and Insurance. Watch

Good reads from around the web

• Spotify founder Daniel Ek officially launches new startup taking on healthcare. Link
• Loneliness crisis abates after pandemic-era high. Link
• Doctors are drowning in paperwork. Some companies claim AI can help. Link
• UK develops genetic early warning system for future pandemics. Link

• Why we’re scared of AI and not scared enough of bio risks. Link

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