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Can I Text or Email Patient Information?

Can I Text or Email Patient Information?

by | Jan 5, 2018 | Security

Updated May 20, 2019 Sending texts and emails is a part of everyday life. Most organizations use one or both to communicate inside the organization and with clients. But when you handle electronic protected health information (ePHI), texting and emailing may be risky....
When Can I Disclose PHI?

When Can I Disclose PHI?

by | Nov 21, 2017 | Privacy

Every day, you share patients’ protected health information (PHI) to carry out tasks at work. However, is it okay to share PHI without the patient’s permission? In many cases, yes. HIPAA allows you to share PHI both internally and with business associates if it helps...
Update on Texting Patient Orders

Update on Texting Patient Orders

by | Jan 4, 2017 | Security

The Joint Commission (TJC) has concluded that it is not acceptable to use secure text messaging for patient care orders. Industry experts weighed in on the pros and cons of implementing secure text orders, and the impact on patient safety remained unclear. Therefore,...
10 Common Questions About the HIPAA Privacy Rule

10 Common Questions About the HIPAA Privacy Rule

by | Mar 13, 2015 | Privacy

Though the HIPAA Privacy Rule has been in effect since 2000, many people still don’t know what it does. This post will answer ten common questions about the HIPAA Privacy Rule. 1. What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...