MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
26-693 New Limits on Location Tracking Near Healthcare Facilities
Health Net·CA·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
California has implemented new restrictions on location-based tracking technologies like geofencing near healthcare facilities to protect patient privacy. Healthcare providers must review and ensure their vendors and third-party technologies comply with these restrictions or face privacy and compliance risks.
Action Required
Immediately: All healthcare providers must review how vendors use location-based technologies including tracking, analytics and marketing tools. Confirm that vendors do not use geofencing near healthcare facilities for prohibited purposes such as identifying, tracking or marketing to patients. Update vendor agreements to ensure compliance with California privacy laws including CMIA and HIPAA. Contact Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley at 833-236-4141 for questions or Behavioral Health providers call 844-966-0298.