Is it okay for providers (physicians and nurses) to put their e-mail address on their business cards and communicate via e-mail with patients?
HIPAA does not prohibit the use of e-mail, but health system P&P 2442 regarding e-mail should be followed. There is no HIPAA prohibition against the use of e-mail addresses on business cards. At this time, the health system has designated Lotus Notes as the only approved electronic mail services for e-mail containing PHI.
Related Questions
- Is it okay for providers (physicians and nurses) to put their e-mail address on their business cards and communicate via e-mail with patients?
- How soon will we have to change our business cards or other documents to reflect a new e-mail address?
- Do the physicians use e-mail to communicate with patients?
