Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2009 Issue 31
PRIVACY: Sending PHI Via Email? Find out How to Make Sure It Stays Safe
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Article Overview
This article explains the privacy and security considerations involved in transmitting patient information by email and other electronic channels. It is aimed at healthcare practices and billing-related staff that handle PHI and want a general overview of risk-reduction approaches, documentation expectations, and alternative safeguards discussed in the context of HIPAA Security Rule guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Email and remote access tools are common in healthcare workflows, so understanding general safeguards for PHI helps practices reduce exposure and align internal processes with security expectations.
What You Will Learn
- Why electronic patient information needs protection during transmission
- How encryption is discussed in relation to HIPAA Security Rule considerations
- What kinds of alternative safeguards are mentioned for email and remote access
- Why practices may need to document security-related determinations
- How general privacy protection concerns apply to PHI handling
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Medical office administrators
- Billing companies
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare IT/security staff
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