RE: Transmitting Patient Information via Internet (Email)

[David Frenkel]

Danae, I have never seen it discussed but it would be interesting to hear people’s responses about requesting verification of an email before PHI sent.  For example we are sending information about John Doe, is this facility expecting/requesting information about this person (very high level).  There have been a number of high profile cases and we all do it, send emails to the wrong person.  Encrypting your emails verifies the data will get to its destination unread but it may be the wrong information. I realize there are no easy answers and my suggestion is full of holes.   Regards,   David Frenkel Business Development GEFEG USA Global Leader in Ecommerce Tools www.gefeg.com 425-260-5030 -----Original Message----- From: dslowik [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 10:14 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FW: Transmitting Patient Information via Internet (Email)   What is the standard regarding the transmittal of PHI via email to other providers etc?  If the safeguards are in place (encryption, passwords, confidentiality statements, etc), are facilities encouraging or allowing this?  Any feedback on this would be helpful.  Thank you.   Danae Slowik Director of Admissions Alaska Children's Services [EMAIL PROTECTED] ph: (907) 346-2101 ext 200 cell: (907) 301-5824 web:  www.acs.ak.org ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=ivacy and enter your email address. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=privacy and enter your email address. ML>