Compliance:
New Medicare Texting Guidance Spells Out Dos and Don'ts
Published on Fri Jan 19, 2018
Physician orders should never be sent via text, CMS advises. Texting remains a thorn in healthcare's side. This popular form of communication is the most prized by patients - but, the feds remind Medicare providers that it is not secure and must be properly monitored to ensure both Conditions of Participation and HIPAA compliance. Background: For years, CMS, accrediting body [...]