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Some Telehealth Platforms Are Tracking Sensitive Patient Data: Are They Violating HIPAA?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

According to a recent study by MarkUp and STAT, 49 out of 50 telehealth platforms share sensitive data in ways that may harm healthcare clients and patients. Shared information can include detailed descriptions of health issues, names, street addresses, email addresses, diagnoses, or prescription information.

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Te Toka Tumai Auckland rolling out FHIR-ed-up PAS and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Northeast Health Wangaratta to upgrade 2-decade-old digital records Northeast Health Wangaratta, the healthcare service for northeast Victoria, is upgrading its 20-year-old digital health record system from Orion Health to its modern iteration.

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Considering Technology Adoption -- AARP’s 2008 Healthy@Home

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The older they were, the less likely to search for health information online or to trust online sources. They were also less willing to use a computer to interact with people at a distance ( Skype had just surfaced in 2003 ). Meanwhile, only one-third of hospitals and 45% of doctors actually offer telehealth services.

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5 Best Practices for Home Health Monitors to Boost Patient Safety and Reduce Costs

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Home health monitors are becoming increasingly important as more patients are receiving care in their own homes. In this article, we will explore the 5 best practices for home health monitors to boost patient safety and reduce costs. Implement Telehealth Services. Use Technology to Remotely Monitor Vital Signs.

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The Chronic Care Model and its Key Elements

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

In 2003, ICIC and a small group of specialists revised the model to add more detailed concepts for each of the six elements. Under this program, care teams can bill for time spent managing patients’ health conditions. CCM includes: Structured documentation of patient health information.