Marketing That Protects Patient Privacy
Grow your practice without risking HIPAA violations. We specialize in healthcare marketing that delivers results while keeping patient information completely protected.
What is HIPAA and Why Does It Matter?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information. Every healthcare practice must comply — including in their marketing.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Any information that can identify a patient, including names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and medical records.
Privacy Rule
Establishes national standards for protecting individuals' medical records and personal health information.
Security Rule
Sets standards for protecting electronic PHI (ePHI) through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
Breach Notification
Requires covered entities to notify affected individuals, HHS, and sometimes the media following a breach of unsecured PHI.
Why HIPAA Compliance Matters for Marketing
Non-compliant marketing can lead to devastating consequences for healthcare practices.
HIPAA violations can result in significant financial penalties, with fines ranging based on the level of negligence.
Patients trust that their healthcare providers will protect their personal information in all communications.
Most HIPAA violations stem from simple oversights that the right marketing partner can help you avoid entirely.
How We Keep Your Marketing HIPAA Compliant
Every service we offer is built from the ground up with HIPAA compliance in mind.
HIPAA-Compliant Websites
We build websites with encrypted contact forms, secure hosting, and proper data handling that meets all HIPAA requirements.
Learn more →Compliant Advertising
Our paid advertising campaigns never expose patient data. We use privacy-safe tracking and audience targeting methods.
Learn more →Secure Lead Management
Every lead form, call tracking system, and patient communication tool we implement follows strict HIPAA guidelines.
Learn more →Business Associate Agreements
We sign BAAs with all our healthcare clients, ensuring proper legal protection for your practice.
Our HIPAA Compliance Checklist
We ensure every aspect of your marketing meets HIPAA requirements. Here's what we include in every healthcare marketing project:
100% HIPAA Compliant
Every campaign, website, and lead form we create meets the highest standards of patient privacy protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes marketing HIPAA compliant?
HIPAA-compliant marketing ensures that no Protected Health Information (PHI) is collected, stored, or shared without proper safeguards. This includes using encrypted forms, secure data storage, privacy-safe tracking, and never using patient information in advertising without explicit consent.
Do I need a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with my marketing agency?
Yes. If your marketing agency handles any patient information or has access to systems that contain PHI, they are considered a Business Associate under HIPAA and must sign a BAA. We provide BAAs to all our healthcare clients.
Can I use patient testimonials in my marketing?
Yes, but only with written authorization from the patient. The authorization must specifically state what information will be disclosed and how it will be used. Generic testimonials that don't reveal PHI may have different requirements.
Is Google Analytics HIPAA compliant?
Standard Google Analytics is not HIPAA compliant because Google won't sign a BAA for it. We use privacy-safe analytics alternatives and configure tracking to avoid collecting any PHI while still providing valuable marketing insights.
What about Facebook and Instagram advertising?
Social media advertising can be HIPAA compliant if done correctly. We never upload patient lists, use retargeting based on health conditions, or create custom audiences from PHI. Instead, we use contextual and demographic targeting that doesn't involve patient data.
How do you handle lead forms and patient inquiries?
All our lead forms use encryption, secure transmission, and HIPAA-compliant storage. We implement proper access controls, audit trails, and data retention policies to ensure every patient inquiry is handled according to HIPAA guidelines.
Ready to Market Your Practice the Right Way?
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Practice Types We Serve
HIPAA-compliant marketing solutions for your healthcare specialty.
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