HIPAA

A 48-year-old woman presents for follow up on T2DM and HTN. As part of today’s visit, routine labs are ordered. Which of the following is an appropriate form of electronic communication for sharing these  results  with the patient?

A. Private message through Facebook® or similar social media website with patient permission

B. Electronic fax or scan uploaded to the patient’s personal account for a third-party file sharing service (e.g., DropBox®)

C. Using encrypted email  or other messaging service that is part of the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR) system 

D. Text message using the patient’s personal mobile phone number
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