On December 28th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS), posted Survey and Certification (S&C) Memo 18-10-ALL that clarifies the position of CMS as it relates to texting.
* Texting patient information among members of the health are team is permissible if accomplished through a secure platform.
* Texting of patient orders is prohibited regardless of the platform utilized
* Computerized Provider Order Entry(CPOE) is the preferred method of order entry.