Are we required to include a disclaimer on all faxes?
Patient Financial Services Weekly Advisor, May 24, 2007
Q: Does HIPAA require us to send a disclaimer with all faxes?
A: HIPAA does not specifically require you to print a privacy disclaimer on the cover sheet of all faxes. However, it does require you to take appropriate steps to protect the privacy of all PHI. So although HIPAA does not require it, it is sound privacy practice to include such a disclaimer on all confidential fax sheets that you send with documents including patient PHI.
Editor's note: Chris Apgar, president of Portland, OR-based Apgar & Associates, LLC, answered this question. This is not legal advice. Consult your attorney for legal matters.
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