Guidance on Texting Patient Information in Healthcare

This memorandum from CMS outlines the permissible use of secure texting platforms for communicating patient information and orders in hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). It emphasizes compliance with HIPAA regulations and Conditions of Participation (CoPs), while also discussing the importance of maintaining security, privacy, and integrity in electronic health records (EHR). Providers are encouraged to implement secure systems to enhance patient care.