MedForward News and Events

June 18, 2026

HIPAA compliance is more than SSL or TLS encryption

Even if your website has an SSL certificate, it may not be secure enough to handle HIPAA compliant information. MedForward offers a secure online forms solution for this specific purpose. In addition to the SSL, the security of the web server and organization should meet a data security standard. This standard covers such items such […]

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January 20, 2026

Email and SMS Invitations Now Available

MedForward Forms now supports sending secure form invitations by email and SMS text message. This makes it easier for practices to deliver paperwork to patients ahead of their visit and improve completion rates, without relying only on patients finding forms on the website. Invitations can be sent to patients with a secure link to the […]

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July 22, 2025

Delivery Options That Improve Completion Rates

One of the biggest reasons patients arrive without completed paperwork is friction. If a patient cannot find the form link, the form is not mobile-friendly, or the process feels confusing, it often gets postponed until they are sitting in your waiting room. A strong online intake workflow gives patients multiple ways to access forms, while […]

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May 16, 2024

HIPAA Compliance Questions to Ask

Not all “online forms” are designed for healthcare. If your forms collect medical history, insurance details, or any other sensitive patient information, it is important to verify that your vendor is set up for HIPAA compliance. Here are a few practical questions to ask before choosing an online forms solution: Is data encrypted while patients […]

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June 14, 2023

Reducing Patient Check-In Time

Paper intake creates two common problems for practices: patients spend too long in the waiting room, and staff lose time correcting handwriting or re-keying information. A secure online intake process helps solve both by letting patients complete paperwork before they arrive. MedForward Forms makes it easy to put your HIPAA-compliant patient forms online and keep […]

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