[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Here is what the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has to say on how the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to messages: [ Source: HHS Questions & Answers https://answers.hhs.gov ] Q: Are appointment reminders allowed under the HIPAA Privacy Rule without authorizations? A: Yes, appointment reminders are…