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title: Celo White Paper | Essential guide to HIPAA compliant messaging for care teams
description: This white paper breaks down the meaning of HIPAA compliant messaging, and why texting/iMessage and consumer apps are not fit for purpose in home care.
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##  WHITE PAPER 

# The essential guide to HIPAA compliant messaging for home care teams

**This white paper explains HIPAA-compliant messaging, and why texting/iMessage and consumer apps such as Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp are not fit for purpose when it comes to healthcare and can lead to HIPAA violations.**

Inside the paper, you will also find a [HIPAA self-assessment flow chart.](https://hello.celohealth.com/hipaa-assessment-tool?hsLang=en)

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## Complete the form to get your copy.

## Key topics covered in this white paper:

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#### Why are consumer apps such a problem in healthcare? 

Apps like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, iMessage, and WhatsApp are not HIPAA compliant but are widely used in healthcare. Non-compliance can lead to penalties such as fines of $50k per HIPAA breach and/or jail time of up to 10 years. 

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#### Does your organization need HIPAA compliant messaging?

In this white paper, you will be able to self evaluate using a flowchart which can help determine if you should have a HIPAA compliant solution in place.

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#### HIPAA compliant messaging doesn't need to be hard

HIPAA compliant messaging does not have to be an exhausting process that requires time and investment. You can quickly implement changes and empower staff to communicate in a compliant and secure way.

## Secure healthcare communication made easy. Instantly onboard your care team, no training required.

[Get Started](https://hello.celohealth.com/demo?hsLang=en)

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