Hi Joe,
I found that reference as well a while back, too so thank you for sharing
it.
I handed that to my PC Dr. and all he could muster was that they use the
patient portal to communicate.
I reiterated that their corporate practice "techies" and HR not versed in
the actual law were forcing the patient portal on people providing a false
sense of security to patnes and the medical offices.
My dentist emails me re: apartments and remin. No patent portal. No
problems.
As for what would anyone want with your ear infection info - use it for
ransomware?
I'd proffer you'd make for a bad criminal.
Charles.
Charlotte County Public Library
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:14:08 -0500
From: Joe Hourclé <oneiros_at_ANNOYING.ORG>
Subject: Re: [External] Re: [CODE4LIB] Patient portals
> On Feb 18, 2025, at 4:38 PM, McDonald, Stephen <Steve.McDonald_at_tufts.edu>
wrote:
> No, they can't because it would violate the law.
>
> Steve McDonald
> Steve.mcdonald_at_tufts.edu
It's possible that there are state laws that are more restrictive, but
HIPPA doesn't totally preclude using email:
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/570/does-hipaa-permit-health-care-providers-to-use-email-to-discuss-health-issues-with-
patients/index.html
Received on Tue Feb 25 2025 - 21:53:14 EST