Medical records are among the most sensitive documents you'll ever fax — TigerFax transmits them over encrypted channels to protect your privacy.
Medical records are protected under HIPAA — always use a confidentiality cover page
Verify the recipient fax number carefully — sending to the wrong number is a reportable HIPAA breach
iPad Tip
On iPad, you can use Split View to open Files or Photos alongside TigerFax, making it easy to drag and drop documents directly into the app.
Download TigerFax
Install TigerFax from the App Store on your iPad. It's free to start — no credit card required.
💡 Tip: TigerFax is optimized for iPadOS 15+ and works on all iPads running iOS 15 or later.
Scan your Medical Records with iPad
Open TigerFax and tap the camera icon. Position your iPad about 12 inches above the Medical Records and let the auto-capture detect the edges. The iPad's rear camera works great for scanning documents. For best results, use the iPad in landscape mode and ensure even lighting across the document.
💡 Tip: Your Medical Records may have multiple pages — TigerFax lets you scan each page in sequence before sending.
Upload your Medical Records from iPad
Alternatively, tap the upload icon to import your Medical Records from Files, iCloud Drive, or any connected cloud storage. On iPad, you can use Split View to open Files or Photos alongside TigerFax, making it easy to drag and drop documents directly into the app.
💡 Tip: PDF format preserves Medical Records formatting best. If you have a digital copy, upload it instead of scanning for the clearest result.
Add a confidentiality cover page
Since Medical Recordss contain sensitive information protected under HIPAA, add a cover page with a confidentiality notice. TigerFax includes built-in cover page templates.
💡 Tip: Medical records are protected under HIPAA — always use a confidentiality cover page
Enter the recipient's fax number
Type the recipient's fax number in the To field. For international numbers, include the country code. TigerFax automatically formats the number.
Review and send
Preview your Medical Records to verify all pages are included and legible — the iPad's large display makes this easy. Tap Send. You'll receive a delivery confirmation when the fax is received.
Scanning tip for iPad
The iPad's rear camera works great for scanning documents. For best results, use the iPad in landscape mode and ensure even lighting across the document.
Secure transmission
TigerFax transmits all faxes over encrypted connections. TigerFax supports HIPAA-compliant faxing with confidentiality cover pages. Your documents are never stored on third-party servers after transmission.
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