Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to push patients away from in-person care, many health systems have ramped up their remote patient monitoring ecosystems. "Are you going to make your patient take phishing training? '" That doesn't mean protecting medical devices from security breaches isn't important.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Consequently, Congress incorporated into HIPAA provisions that mandated the adoption of Federal privacy protections for individually identifiable health information. Failure to Enter into a HIPAA-Compliant Business Associate Agreement. Exceeding the 60-Day Deadline for Issuing Breach Notifications. Improper Disposal of PHI.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 1, 2023

A security operations center (SOC) can help organizations develop a 24/7 security mindset that protects patient data and healthcare operations. Hospitals Losing Cybersecurity Battle The number of healthcare data breaches of over 500 records dipped slightly in 2022. Last year, 699 breaches affected 51.4 That’s good news, right?

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 29, 2023

According to the US Department of Human Services (HHS), healthcare professionals can share HIPAA-protected health information (HIPAA PHI) with one another without written content in several circumstances. Such treatment communications may occur orally, in writing, by phone, fax, email, or otherwise.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 13, 2023

While licensed professionals are required to comply with all applicable telehealth laws and regulations, telehealth informed consent (IC) is by far the most useful for protecting all parties from legal entanglements. Why Bother With Informed Consent? This is a serious error. Telehealth legal requirements follow the client.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

FTC BetterHelp Investigation A January study by MarkUp and Stat showed how the top 50 telehealth startups routinely share sensitive patient information with marketing companies for profit. Institute policies, practices, and procedures to protect health information. It specified six clear takeaways for healthcare companies. .

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The legal action is one of what is likely to be an increasing number of fines issued to telehealth companies profiting from sharing consumers’ health data with advertisers, among other infractions. Under its health Breach Notification, the FTC took enforcement action, imposing a $1.5 million civil penalty against GoodRx.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

Check out our community’s predictions below and be sure to add your own thoughts and/or places you disagree with these predictions in the comments and on social media. As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. In 2024, the attack surface will continue to grow.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to a report from the Ponemon Institute/IBM Security, healthcare data breaches are rising, with the average data breach cost now totaling $6.45 When it comes to cybersecurity, it is important for organizations to take a proactive approach and implement strong safeguards to protect against potential threats.

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Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The proper use of encryption can prevent unauthorized users from viewing encrypted data in a usable form and may substantially reduce the risk of compromising ePHI. HIPAA covered entities and business associates are required to assess whether encryption is a reasonable and appropriate safeguard as a means of protecting ePHI at rest (i.e.,

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Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The proper use of encryption can prevent unauthorized users from viewing encrypted data in a usable form and may substantially reduce the risk of compromising ePHI. HIPAA covered entities and business associates are required to assess whether encryption is a reasonable and appropriate safeguard as a means of protecting ePHI at rest (i.e.,

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Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The proper use of encryption can prevent unauthorized users from viewing encrypted data in a usable form and may substantially reduce the risk of compromising ePHI. HIPAA covered entities and business associates are required to assess whether encryption is a reasonable and appropriate safeguard as a means of protecting ePHI at rest (i.e.,

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

While licensed professionals are required to comply with all applicable telehealth laws and regulations, telehealth informed consent (IC) is by far the most useful for protecting all parties from legal entanglements. We provide more guidance for your telehealth IC. Why Bother With Informed Consent? This is a serious error.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

While licensed professionals are required to comply with all applicable telehealth laws and regulations, telehealth informed consent (IC) is by far the most useful for protecting all parties from legal entanglements. We provide more guidance for your telehealth IC. Why Bother With Informed Consent? This is a serious error.

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Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The proper use of encryption can prevent unauthorized users from viewing encrypted data in a usable form and may substantially reduce the risk of compromising ePHI. HIPAA covered entities and business associates are required to assess whether encryption is a reasonable and appropriate safeguard as a means of protecting ePHI at rest (i.e.,

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Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The proper use of encryption can prevent unauthorized users from viewing encrypted data in a usable form and may substantially reduce the risk of compromising ePHI. HIPAA covered entities and business associates are required to assess whether encryption is a reasonable and appropriate safeguard as a means of protecting ePHI at rest (i.e.,

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Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The proper use of encryption can prevent unauthorized users from viewing encrypted data in a usable form and may substantially reduce the risk of compromising ePHI. HIPAA covered entities and business associates are required to assess whether encryption is a reasonable and appropriate safeguard as a means of protecting ePHI at rest (i.e.,

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Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The proper use of encryption can prevent unauthorized users from viewing encrypted data in a usable form and may substantially reduce the risk of compromising ePHI. HIPAA covered entities and business associates are required to assess whether encryption is a reasonable and appropriate safeguard as a means of protecting ePHI at rest (i.e.,

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Health Blawg

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The proper use of encryption can prevent unauthorized users from viewing encrypted data in a usable form and may substantially reduce the risk of compromising ePHI. HIPAA covered entities and business associates are required to assess whether encryption is a reasonable and appropriate safeguard as a means of protecting ePHI at rest (i.e.,

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It can be seen in common email or text messaging software, which predicts and offers the next word you are likely to need. It can be seen in common email or text messaging software, which predicts and offers the next word you are likely to need. people, nature) and translate webpages from one language to another.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 4, 2023

Shared information can include detailed descriptions of health issues, names, street addresses, email addresses, diagnoses, or prescription information. healthcare providers, hospitals, and health plans) and their chosen business associates (e.g., Sharing PHI is only allowed for purposes authorized by the patient or client.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

APRIL 17, 2018

Payers and Healthcare networks must stay ahead of trends to protect against cybersecurity threats. Click HERE for how BHM develops high level protection for your data, addresses the c-suite cyber-security concerns, and proves it with HITRUST CSF. . Human error remains a major contributor to healthcare risks.

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New Age Healthcare

JANUARY 6, 2020

They cover technologies ranging from smartphones, 3D printing, and cloud computing, social media to everyday workings of nearly all industries like banking, telecom, engineering and even healthcare. The world is becoming more connected and increasingly relying on digital for developing solutions for every industry and sphere of life.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 31, 2023

Instead with how deeply personal and important the information and data that we hold is in the world of healthcare, we need to be prepared for the absolute worst. All systems should have protections in place against even the worst of cyber threats. What areas could your organization be overlooking? So where do we start?

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mHealth Insight

OCTOBER 31, 2018

“ All around us, a new generation of technology is changing our lives, from the everyday use of satnavs and smartphones through to the profound ability of genomics to help us develop personalised medicines for individuals. mHealth Insights.

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HIStalk Weekender

JUNE 7, 2019

A breach of American Medical Collection Agency exposes the information of 19 million of patients of national lab companies LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics. A KLAS report on newly developed small-hospital inpatient EHRS from Athenahealth, EClinicalWorks, Epic, and Meditech finds that only Meditech has brought sites live. HISJunkie ).

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Mend

JULY 8, 2021

How can you start searching for the right solution? There are many telemedicine software options to consider, making it challenging to narrow down your options. It is even more difficult to be sure which one best fits your practice. Patients and healthcare providers can connect from almost anywhere with telemedicine software.

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HIStalk Interviews

APRIL 29, 2019

I have an MBA in health organization management and have always been intrigued at the concept of using my business degree to help provide better patient experiences. How does a health system decide where to focus their cybersecurity efforts and funding? I’ve been in healthcare for most of my career.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 29, 2023

It can also reduce the burden on traditional healthcare systems by allowing patients to receive care from the comfort of their own homes and reducing the need for in-person visits. How Does it Work? Virtual healthcare can be accessed through various platforms, including phone, video, email, and online portals. How Does it Work?

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TheraNest

JULY 23, 2019

How to Stay HIPAA Compliant in the World of Social Media. According to research , some of the most common social media blunders which create HIPAA violations are as follows: Posting photographs or any form of personal healthcare information without written consent from a patient. Common HIPAA violations pertaining to social media.

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