CMS issued a memo clarifying HIPAA compliance for texting patient information and orders at critical access hospitals. While computerized provider order entry is preferred, texting into electronic health records is allowed if secure and compliant. The new guidance follows concerns raised in 2018 about record retention, privacy, and security. A recent study found mixed feelings among clinicians towards clinical texting systems.
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Google blocked a record 2.28 million policy-violating apps in 2023, enhancing security through advanced machine learning and stricter developer vetting. Their SAFE principles focus on
