Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 16, 2023

A February 2023 report published by researcher Joanne Kim outlines the results of a two-month study of how data brokers sell sensitive data mental health data collected from mHealth mental health apps. A 2019 study documented that 20% of LatinX smartphone users were more likely to use a health app than Caucasians.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 15, 2023

Adding to the growing number of recent FTC investigations about data being shared by telehealth platforms for profit, Cerebral reportedly notified 3.1 million users that their protected health information was shared with tech companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok. HIPAA investigations don’t occur in a vacuum.

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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 Misrepresented its HIPAA Compliance.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 27, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dr. Suraj Kapa, Chief Medical Officer at TripleBlind Data is arguably the most critical driver of innovation in healthcare today. Getting your hands on the data necessary to make breakthroughs in healthcare is a significant challenge given its sensitive nature. Grab your fork. Grab your fork.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 16, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. When it comes to sharing data, patients are most comfortable doing it for reasons related to treatment (71%) as compared to payment (39%), operations (28%), or public health (23%).

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 19, 2023

The article below summarizes those recommendations and includes a related notice of updates to the Department of Justice (DOJ) privacy policy. The FTC announcement clarified that email addresses constitute personally identifiable health information because email addresses identify visitors as people seeking mental health care.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2023

The following is a guest article by Chad Peterson, Managing Director at NetSPI As ransomware attacks become more sophisticated, healthcare organizations have become desirable targets due to the valuable data shared across medical records and the constant need for service availability.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 29, 2023

This article explores the unique role of stand-alone and EHR-based patient gateways or portals, highlighting their ability to empower patients, foster engagement, and optimize care delivery. Federal privacy laws protect them, such as HIPAA in the United States and PIPEDA in Canada. Outcome Tracking and Progress Monitoring.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The article below summarizes those recommendations and includes a related notice of updates to the Department of Justice (DOJ) privacy policy. The FTC announcement clarified that email addresses constitute personally identifiable health information because email addresses identify visitors as people seeking mental health care.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 10, 2024

This article explores how the DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring System revolutionizes healthcare delivery by empowering patients to actively engage in their care and adhere to treatment plans, thereby enhancing overall patient engagement and compliance.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 13, 2024

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or professional healthcare guidance.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

“Google’s ‘Project Nightingale’ Gathers Personal Health Data on Millions of Americans,” the Wall Street Journal reported in today’s paper and on the WSJ.com website. health care for privacy legislation and work flows that prioritize patient rights over their data.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

In this article, we will explore the benefits of telehealth and RPM and how they are being used to improve patient monitoring and healthcare delivery. How Remote Patient Monitoring Works Monitoring devices: Patients use monitoring devices, such as blood pressure monitors, to collect and transmit health data to healthcare providers.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 11, 2024

This article provides an in-depth exploration of CMS’s involvement in RPM, its significance, challenges, and future prospects. Privacy and security regulations CMS imposes strict privacy and security regulations on RPM services to protect patients’ health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

Current Events As of this article’s writing, multiple courts are involved in the fight for reproductive rights; the pharmaceutical industry is in an uproar around states; and previously successful telehealth abortion services are holding their breath to see what will happen next. That policy was made permanent in 2021.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 20, 2023

Current Events As of this article’s writing, multiple courts are involved in the fight for reproductive rights; the pharmaceutical industry is in an uproar around states; and previously successful telehealth abortion services are holding their breath to see what will happen next. That policy was made permanent in 2021.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The following is a guest article by Tina Feldmann, VP of Corporate & Product Marketing at Kno2. “The variety of perspectives on this panel highlight and inspire the actions we can take to address health equity right now.” Post-Acute Providers for the Win!

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 7, 2023

In this article, we will explore the 5 best practices for home health monitors to boost patient safety and reduce costs. With the ability to have more health information at their fingertips thanks to this technology, patients can be educated on how to properly manage their conditions and make healthy lifestyle choices.

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Healthcare Exchange Standards

AUGUST 3, 2016

There are many standards efforts to develop support for Patient directed Authorization to their health data. I will be writing a few articles about these efforts. Opt-in for Legally Protected Data (ALL) HITE-CT Opt-In for Legally Protected Data 1.3.6.1.4.1. I will explain this in another article.

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E-CareManagement

OCTOBER 19, 2018

I couldn’t believe it a physician health care provider professional explaining to me the philosophy of that health system.”. Read the full article at The Health Care Blog. The post Hoarding Patient Data is a Lousy Business Strategy: 7 Reasons Why appeared first on e-CareManagement blog.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 22, 2022

In this article, we will provide some tips for choosing the right RPM tool for your clinic or hospital. RPM software is a tool that allows healthcare providers to monitor a patient’s health remotely using electronic devices. What is Remote Patient Monitoring Software? DrKumo’s Remote Patient Monitoring Software.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 25, 2024

By continuously monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and adherence to treatment plans, DrKumo’s Patient Monitoring System aims to provide early detection of health complications, personalized care interventions, and enhanced patient engagement.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 19, 2023

Ensuring patient safety and care is of the utmost importance in the healthcare industry, and it requires a combination of effective clinical practices and robust cybersecurity measures to protect patient data and prevent unauthorized access or breaches. Why Is Cybersecurity Important in Healthcare?

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 16, 2023

The following is a guest article by Deven McGraw , Co-Founder of Ciitizen® and Lead for Data Stewardship and Data Sharing at Invitae Corporation HIEs and HINs Should take Key Actions Now to Prepare for the Enforcement of the Information Blocking Rules On Sept.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The following is a guest article by Michael Armstrong, Chief Technology Officer at Authenticx. Will healthcare organizations sacrifice data privacy as they implement and rely more on AI? AI and Ethics: Cognitive and Algorithmic Biases AI relies on the validity of the datasets from which it pulls information.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Optimize Health Data Sharing to Enhance the Patient Experience. Simply collecting patient data and giving it to providers isn’t enough any more.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The following is a guest article by Venki Subramanian , SVP Product Management at Reltio When data is missing, inaccurate, incomplete, or misdirected, it can have severe, sometimes life-altering impacts. EHRs are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

However, distinguishing between the two forms of health IT tools can often be difficult, due to nebulous definitions and overlapping features. Patient portals give users an online view of their health data, as do PHRs. The patient accesses the information through a secure portal,” ONC says.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As such, as a regulator for a day, I’d implement critical clarification and updates of HIPAA, its scope and classification when it comes to medical guidance from AI-powered tools, outline the responsibility and liability of AI, and explore the selling of data for profit without transparency and consent. So many good ideas here!

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Health Populi

JULY 23, 2019

It is worth reviewing the Appendices of this report, which detail company-specific use of datasets and estimates of the market value for using that information by company. Some of the names mentioned are Allscripts, athenahealth, Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd., Health Populi’s Hot Points: In the U.S.,

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