Healthcare Groups Press for TCPA Clarity
Healthcare groups want the FCC to modify its Telephone Consumer Protection Act ruling, clarifying provision of a phone number to a “covered entity” or “business associate,” as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, constitutes prior express consent…
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for nontelemarketing calls. Healthcare groups sought clarity two years ago (see 1608220016). Representatives of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management, Winning Strategies Washington, Anthem and WellCare Health Plans met an aide to Commissioner Brendan Carr, said a filing posted Thursday in docket 02-278. The petition “enjoys widespread support among healthcare stakeholders and bipartisan support from members of the House and Senate,” the filing said. "The breadth and depth of support for the Joint Petition is hardly surprising. The communications at stake include, for example, onboarding, wellness, informational, and follow-up and calls and texts."