tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 4
Reader Question: Be Cautious When Sending Emails
Question: I recently heard that the HIPAA privacy rule was changed and it now prohibits our practice from sending unencrypted emails. Is this accurate? Answer: No, not necessarily. The HIPAA rule published on Jan. 25 will extend the HIPAA regulations to business associates (including any contractors your practice uses), and they must be in compliance by Sept. 23. However, the encryption standards have not changed, said Leon Rodriguez of HHS’s Office of Civil Rights during a Jan. 29 CMS Open Door Forum. "If you are making communication with the patient in this manner, you do need to take...
To read the full article, sign in and subscribe to tci Part B Insider.
Thank you for choosing Find-A-Code, please Sign In to remove ads.