E/M Coding Alert - 2018 Issue 3
Patient Privacy: CMS Lays out New Texting Guidelines — Are You at Risk?
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS guidance on texting between healthcare providers and the related privacy and compliance implications. It is relevant to hospitals, physicians, compliance teams, and health information leaders who manage secure messaging policies, patient confidentiality safeguards, and organizational risk assessments. The discussion references CMS memoranda, HIPAA-related privacy concerns, and alignment with broader healthcare oversight expectations.
Why This Topic Matters
Healthcare organizations rely heavily on text messaging, but the article highlights that not all texting practices are treated the same under CMS guidance. Readers will understand the broad compliance themes involved in updating messaging policies and evaluating secure communication platforms.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of CMS guidance on texting in healthcare environments
- How texting policies intersect with privacy, security, and compliance requirements
- Why organizations need to review secure messaging practices and related risk assessments
- What kinds of provider communications are discussed in the context of CMS and accreditation guidance
Who Should Read This
- Hospitals and health systems
- Physicians and clinical leaders
- Compliance officers
- Health information management professionals
- Risk management teams
- Healthcare administrators
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