On February 8, 2024, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services published a memorandum, “Texting of Patient Information and Orders for Hospitals and CAHs.”
Memorandum summary:
- Texting patient information and the texting of patient orders among members of the healthcare team is permissible, if accomplished through a HIPAA compliant secure texting platform (STP) and in compliance with the Conditions of Participation (CoPs).
- Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) continues to be the preferred method of order entry by a provider.
