HIPAA Compliant Fax Cover Sheet

 A HIPAA fax cover sheet is a critical tool to help healthcare providers send documents securely and maintain compliance with privacy laws. Sending a HIPAA-compliant fax with Fax.Plus is straightforward simply download the cover sheet and sign up for a HIPAA plan.

How to use a HIPAA cover sheet

Creating a HIPAA compliant fax cover sheet is straightforward with Fax.Plus. Follow these simple steps:

1

Download

Download as a PDF or Word file. The HIPAA cover sheet reminds recipients to handle the information securely and includes guidance if received by mistake.
2

Edit

After downloading, open the cover sheet and add necessary details such as sender and receiver names, contact information, the date, and a confidentiality notice.
3

Send

Review the cover sheet to ensure all information is accurate. Once complete, send your fax securely through Fax.Plus.

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What is a HIPAA Fax Cover Sheet?

A HIPAA fax cover sheet protects sensitive patient data. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires healthcare providers to secure patient privacy. This cover sheet clearly marks the fax as confidential and reminds recipients to handle the information carefully.

Tips for Creating a HIPAA Fax Cover Sheet

Creating a HIPAA-compliant fax cover sheet doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are practical tips to keep in mind:

  • Clearly label as confidential: Use large, noticeable text to mark your fax cover as confidential.

  • Include contact information: Clearly list the sender and recipient’s names and phone numbers in case of delivery issues.

  • State the purpose of the fax: Briefly explain why the fax is being sent, without including overly sensitive information directly on the cover.

  • HIPAA disclaimer: Include a short statement emphasizing that unauthorized viewing or distribution of the faxed material is prohibited.


Looking to send sensitive documents securely? Use one of our HIPAA-compliant cover sheets to help protect patient privacy and support your compliance efforts.

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