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Texting Patient Orders? CMS Changes the Game for Healthcare Providers Ep.76

Texting Patient Orders? CMS Changes the Game for Healthcare Providers Ep.76

Update: 2025-02-04
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This week on the HIPAA Insider Show, we delve into the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) recent clarification on the permissible use of texting for patient information and orders. With advancements in secure communication platforms, CMS has updated its guidelines, allowing healthcare providers to utilize texting within specific parameters. Join us as we explore the implications of this update, the requirements for maintaining HIPAA compliance, and best practices for integrating texting into patient care workflows.

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Texting Patient Orders? CMS Changes the Game for Healthcare Providers Ep.76

Texting Patient Orders? CMS Changes the Game for Healthcare Providers Ep.76

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