Rule CG-PRV-017
Patient privacy: what rule CG-PRV-017 checks
Rule CG-PRV-017 is one of the checker's patient privacy rules. It cites 45 CFR 164.502. The reason, source and safer wording are below.
CG-PRV-017 · Blocks approval · Citation checked against stored text
A reply to a review that mentions the reviewer's visit, condition, drug or treatment confirms that the person is a patient and discloses health information. Replying at all can confirm patient status.
Source: 45 CFR 164.502 - uses and disclosures of protected health information; HHS OCR online review reply resolutions
Safer wording: Reply without confirming the person is a patient or mentioning care. Invite them to contact your office by phone.
45 CFR 164.502 · Needs counsel review
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