Data Security, Texting

Privacy Update: Texting Patient Information

Buchalter on 1/26/2018

CMS has issued a memorandum clarifying its position on texting and recognizing that the use of texting has become an essential and valuable means of communication between health care team members. The takeaways from the...more

To text or not to text? CMS issues guidance

Bricker Graydon LLP on 1/4/2018

Over the last few years, health care providers have watched with interest as The Joint Commission wrestled with its stance on texting patient information....more

CMS Memo on Texting Patient Information

Holland & Knight LLP on 1/2/2018

CMS issued a memo to state survey agency directors on December 28, 2017, to clarify CMS’s position on texting patient information. The memo, which indicates that it is effective “immediately,” states that CMS prohibits...more

Joint Commission Confirms Ban on Texting of Patient Care Orders

Pullman & Comley - Connecticut Health Law on 1/12/2017

After briefly considering a reversal of its prohibition on texting orders, The Joint Commission (TJC), in consultation with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced last month that its ban would continue...more

JCAHO Delays Decision Allowing Physicians To Text Orders

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 8/5/2016

We previously reported that the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) lifted its ban on allowing health care providers to use texts for physician orders....more

Joint Commission lifts ban on physicians texting patient orders

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 5/11/2016

The Joint Commission, which is the national accrediting organization for health care organizations, has long banned physicians using text messages to place orders for patient care due to data security concerns. In 2011, the...more