Scrypt has acquired Austin, Texas-based DocbookMD, a HIPAA secure patient care team collaboration platform.

Already in use by more than 30,000 medical professionals across the US, DocbookMD works on mobile devices (smartphones and tablets), and can also be accessed via any web browser. The platform enables physicians to collaborate with other organization members on vital information including images, labs, X-rays and EKGs, and to communicate with their entire care team.

The information shared with DocbookMD is stored on a secure server, so once the app is closed, the data is cleared from the device. If the device is lost or falls into the wrong hands, the patient information cannot be accessed without proper credentials, ensuring complete privacy and security.

“DocbookMD was built by and for physicians initially to streamline and improve their communications by giving them access to a directory of their entire organization for easy collaboration,” said Dr. Tim Gueramy, co-founder of DocbookMD. “Today, we’re deeply involved in critical communications among the entire care team continuum – both in and outside of the hospital setting. By joining Scrypt, DocbookMD will continue to expand integrations within the entire healthcare arena.”

We’ve covered DocbookMD back in June 2014 when the company announced its plans to expand clinical integrations with health plans and health information exchanges.