HIPAA and Appointment Reminders
The following information is available at the US Department of Health & Human Services website.
Are appointment reminders allowed under the HIPAA Privacy Rule
Yes, appointment reminders are considered part of treatment and are allowed.
What if a patient requests not to be called with a reminder?
If a patient wishes not to be notified via text messaging and or email then
HIPAA regulations require that you honor such requests.
Is authorization or permission required before calling?
Since appointment reminders are considered part of treatment, authorization
is not required. However, we recommend that you ask your patients if they
would like to enroll in automated email reminders via text messaging and/or
email, this way they can opt out if they prefer. |