Case Study: University of Georgia secures patient health information with Virtru Secure Share

University of Georgia cuts patient report delays from weeks to digital delivery with Virtru

The University of Georgia's Cognitive Aging Research and Education (CARE) Center needed a secure method to exchange protected health information for its cognitive assessment clinic. Operating without direct university funding or a compliant email system, the clinic faced challenges with unreliable postal mail and state regulations prohibiting PHI in university emails. They required a solution that was both secure for HIPAA compliance and accessible for their older adult patient population.

The clinic implemented Virtru's Secure Share product. This solution transformed their communication, allowing them to securely exchange PHI with patients and external providers. The result was a dramatic shift in patient preference toward digital delivery, overcoming initial accessibility concerns. The Virtru implementation proved so successful and easy to use that it has set a precedent for other departments within the university.

University of Georgia (uga)