HIPAA Compliant CRM and Marketing Software for Healthcare Practices
LeadLeaf offers a HIPAA enabled environment for healthcare practices that need to store, send, or discuss protected health information. Eligible accounts run on a secure, access controlled server, LeadLeaf signs a Business Associate Agreement with every HIPAA enabled client, and the environment is available as a paid monthly add on to any LeadLeaf plan.
Which practices need a HIPAA enabled account?
Any organization that qualifies as a covered entity or business associate under HIPAA and transmits protected health information electronically needs a HIPAA enabled account. The practice types below typically fall into this category.
Medical practices and primary care
Plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery
Medical spas and aesthetics
Chiropractic care
Dental and orthodontic practices
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Mental health, therapy, counseling and psychiatry
Dermatology
Optometry and ophthalmology
ENT and audiology
Podiatry
OB GYN and fertility clinics
Pain management
Urgent care and occupational health
Weight loss, hormone and IV therapy clinics
Home health, hospice and senior care
Imaging centers and diagnostic labs
Pharmacies and DME suppliers
Medical billing and revenue cycle companies
Veterinary practices (generally not covered)
Veterinary practices, gyms, wellness coaches, and non clinical spas are generally not covered entities under HIPAA and usually do not need the add on. If you are unsure whether your practice qualifies, contact us and we will help you determine the right configuration.
What is included in a HIPAA enabled LeadLeaf account?
A signed Business Associate Agreement
A dedicated secure server environment with encryption of protected health information in transit and at rest
Role based access controls and permission management
Audit logging of user activity
Secure two way SMS and email
HIPAA aware form and intake handling
Secure storage of conversation and appointment records
Restricted data retention and deletion controls
Configuration support during onboarding
What is a Business Associate Agreement and why does it matter?
A Business Associate Agreement, or BAA, is a written contract required by HIPAA whenever a vendor handles protected health information on a practice's behalf. The BAA defines how the vendor safeguards that information, what happens in the event of a breach, and what obligations each party has under the law.
Without a signed BAA, a practice cannot legally use a platform to store or transmit protected health information, no matter how secure that platform is. The BAA is the legal foundation that allows a covered entity to share PHI with a vendor like LeadLeaf.
LeadLeaf signs a BAA with every HIPAA enabled client as part of the add on. The agreement is included in the HIPAA enabled environment and is put in place before any protected health information is stored or transmitted through the platform.
Compliance is a shared responsibility
LeadLeaf provides the secure environment, the controls, and the BAA. The practice remains responsible for its own workforce training, access management, policies, and how staff use the system.
| LeadLeaf provides | Your practice manages |
|---|---|
| Signed Business Associate Agreement | Workforce HIPAA training |
| Secure server environment with encryption | Access management and user permissions |
| Role based access controls | Internal policies and procedures |
| Audit logging of user activity | How staff use the system day to day |
| Secure two way SMS, email, and forms | Reviewing audit logs and responding to incidents |
| Data retention and deletion controls | Determining what data to store and for how long |
How much does the HIPAA add on cost?
HIPAA enablement is priced per practice based on account configuration and number of locations. It is billed monthly on top of your LeadLeaf plan. We will quote it on a short call so the price matches your specific setup.
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This page is general information about the LeadLeaf HIPAA enabled environment and is not legal advice. Consult your own compliance counsel about your obligations under HIPAA.