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Federal push to phase out medical fax and paper mail

April 5, 2026Medscape

Medscape reports federal officials are again moving to phase out fax machines and paper mail in healthcare over two years, aiming to modernize communication and reduce costs despite prior failed attempts.

The long-predicted “death of the medical fax” may finally be approaching—again.
Federal officials are moving to phase out fax machines and paper mail in healthcare over the next two years, aiming to modernize communication and reduce costs.
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