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A dermatology practice in the Midwest thought they were doing patients a favor. Front desk staff texted appointment reminders, lab results, and even photos of
The Text That Cost a Practice Everything A physician texted a colleague a photo of a patient's wound for a quick consult. Standard
Every month, OCR receives complaints about protected health information sent via unsecured text messages — a nurse texting a patient's lab results to a
In 2023, a dental practice in Texas paid a $50,000 settlement to OCR after a staff member texted appointment reminders containing diagnostic codes to
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