One wrong post can cost $50,000. But being too cautious means missing the most powerful marketing channel. Here is the clear line.
A dermatologist refusing before-and-after photos because "it might violate HIPAA" watches competitors grow by 50 patients per month. HIPAA prevents unauthorized disclosure of PHI. It does not prevent marketing.
General health education. Doctor-to-camera videos (no specific patients). Facility photos (no identifiable patients). Staff content. De-identified case discussions. Aggregate statistics.
Patient testimonial videos — need signed HIPAA authorization specifying: info disclosed, purpose, audience, right to revoke, expiration.
Before-and-after showing identifiable patients — authorization required. Showing only treated area with no identifying features — de-identified, no authorization needed.
Patient names in posts — authorization required if connecting name to condition.
Identifiable patient without authorization. Patients in background of videos. Responding to reviews with clinical details. Sharing patient message screenshots.
DPDP Act requires consent for processing health data in marketing. NMC restricts superiority claims, discounts, misleading representations. Educational content is fine.
Does this contain patient-identifiable info? If yes, signed authorization? Patients visible? Claims with disclaimers? Medical council compliant? Would a regulator be comfortable?
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