Big Tech in Health, Is Bigger always Better?

Microsoft, Google, and Amazon bring enormous money and influence to healthcare technology. But when it comes to Telehealth, that size and scale come with real risks: compliance uncertainty, less provider control, and a big question—what’s really happening with all that patient data?

General-purpose platforms may work for the masses, but in healthcare, they can create headaches:

Privacy settings not locked to HIPAA standards
Vendor-driven changes you can’t control
Video tools treated as an add-on instead of the main way you deliver care

That’s why thousands of providers are choosing to “unbundle” video from their EHR and move to a more focused, HIPAA-first Telehealth solution.

Because virtual care isn’t just about video quality—it’s about protecting PHI, maintaining smooth operations, and most importantly, preserving patient trust.

At Secure Telehealth, we keep things simple:

Strict BAAs to protect compliance
Locked-down Zoom settings you and your patients can’t accidentally change
24/7 human tech support to keep sessions on schedule

For most of our customers, saving just one session a month more than pays for our service.

If you’re ready to reduce compliance risk and keep full control over your practice, let’s connect.

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