Who can fertility clinics share records with by email?

HIPAA covered entities like fertility clinics may send patient information by email to patients or individuals they have legally authorized as long as the disclosure is permitted under HIPAA. If a partner or other recipients wish to receive the patient’s information, they need an applicable basis. The HHS guidance on the matter states that treatment and payment are allowed without an authorization from the patient , but clinics must take precautions when emailing.