What is the correct HIPAA-compliant response to "Is John Smith a patient there?"
QUESTION
Which action best prevents incidental disclosures at the front desk?
QUESTION
What is the HIPAA-compliant action before sending PHI by email externally?
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ANSWER
Use approved secure/encrypted method per policy. Encryption and secure methods protect ePHI during transmission, reducing the risk of interception and ensuring compliance with Security Rule standards.