tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 30

Reader Question: Know How to Email Without Violating HIPAA

Question: I sometimes e-mail patient records to consultants for help on how to bill. How can I make sure I’m not committing a HIPAA violation? Connecticut Subscriber Answer: A simple request for help can land you in plenty of trouble with HIPAA. The key is to remove all identifying information from the report before you send it. Here’s how: Under HIPAA’s Privacy Rule, you have to make sure you don’t send protected health information (PHI) by removing all individually identifiable health information, including health information that reasonably allows individual identification. In general, HIPAA is based...

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