Q. Will sending appointment reminder postcards violate HIPAA?
A. It is A-OK to send an appointment reminder card which simply states the date/time of the appointment. However, confidentiality would be violated if you provide both the patient's name and reason for the visit (e.g. Mr. Jones, this is a reminder of your July 17, 2007 appointment for your crown).
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