In a world where everything from your TV to wristwatch has an internet connection, the fax machine has become largely obsolete. But the health care industry still relies on this outdated technology to transfer patient records, fill prescriptions, and more.
In this video, we take a look at why we’re still sending sensitive medical information over telephone lines in 2022.
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