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ATA takes a national stance on how states treat consumer health data

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

State laws and policies should also define consumer health data with the uniform language defined as protected health information under HIPAA, the group said in its announcement this week. "Telehealth is healthcare and it should not be segmented, segregated, separated or considered out of contact from the rest of the U.S.

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Telehealth Informed Consent: Best Practices & Competencies

Telebehavioral Health Institute

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? Most untrained telehealth practitioners get this wrong, so bear with me.)

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NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposes sweeping telehealth reforms

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Andrew Cuomo announced legislation this week that would expand access to telehealth throughout the state. "New Yorkers have adapted throughout 2020, but it is time to push telehealth to the next level in New York State and fully integrate it into our existing healthcare system. " WHY IT MATTERS.

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Billing Medicare and Private Payers for Telehealth Visits: What to Expect Post-Public Health Emergency

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

“The expansion of telehealth and the offering of new telehealth services that were not previously covered really enabled physicians to care for their patients in the midst of this crisis,” said Todd Askew, the AMA’s senior vice president of advocacy, during a recent “AMA COVID-19 Update. Provider Considerations.

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How Healthcare Communication Platforms Can Harness Generative AI in a HIPAA-Compliant Way

Healthcare IT Today

Generative AI can be immensely valuable in healthcare CPaaS, helping engage patients through chatbots, advance AI-driven telehealth support, and improve administrative efficiency, reducing the burden on healthcare professionals. For instance, hospitals are required to regularly delete data that is no longer needed for analysis or treatment.

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Telehealth Informed Consent: Best Practices & Competencies

Telebehavioral Health Institute

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? We provide more guidance for your telehealth IC.

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Telehealth Informed Consent: Best Practices & Competencies

Telebehavioral Health Institute

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? We provide more guidance for your telehealth IC.