Does Google provide HIPAA BAA for therapists? Google Workspace (formerly called G Suite and, before that Google Apps for Work) is a cloud-based productivity suite that helps teams communicate, collaborate and get things done from anywhere and on any device. Google Workspace is simple to use, simple to set up, and simple to manage. We want you to focus on building your practice, not on fiddling with mail or other computer issues. Click here to find out how you can get HIPAA compliant email through Google Workspace, including a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Google.
Do psychologists and other mental health providers use Google tools for secure mail, secure forms, secure calendars, and secure storage of documents? Millions of organizations – including therapy practices that need to meet HIPAA requirements – count on Google Workspace for professional email, sharing documents, online calendars, editing documents online, and more. Psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health care providers who need to comply with HIPAA requirements can use Google tools to help their practice grow.
HIPPA compliance for Protected Health Information (PHI)
If you are like most therapists, you need to be concerned about HIPAA compliance for your practice. Google has a formal statement of HIPAA Compliance with Google Workspace.
Your email will almost certainly contain information classified as Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA. If you wish to use Google Workspace with PHI, you must sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Google. TherapyEverywhere can help you navigate the process.
You can request a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) from Google after you start setup for Google tools.
To request a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA), you must be signed in to an Administrator account to the dashboard for your domain. Non-administrator users or users of the Google Workspace Free Edition (sometimes referred to as “Standard Edition”) cannot request a BAA from Google at this time. (Click here for the source for this information.)
What does the Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Google cover regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)
Google offers a BAA covering Gmail, Google Forms, Google Calendar, Google Drive (including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms), Google Sites, and Google Apps Vault services. This means that you will be able to use your email, shared calendars, and documents in Google Drive for Protected Health Information (PHI).
TherapyEverywhere can help you implement Google Workspace in your practice so that you effectively use Google tools for Protected Health Information and conform to HIPAA requirements.
HIPAA compliant business email for your domain
Looking professional matters, and that means communicating as you@yourcompany.com. Gmail’s simple, powerful features help you build your brand while getting more done. And, of course, comply with HIPAA regulations.
Access email, calendar, or documents from any location or device
Check email, share files, edit documents, at work, at home or in transit. You can pick up where you left off from a computer, tablet or phone. And, stay within the parameters required to comply with HIPAA requirements.
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