Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Following the release of a report by STAT and The Markup, which found 49 of 50 telehealth startups may fall short of legal requirements for HIPAA compliance, a bipartisan group of US senators has fiercely criticized several prominent telehealth startups for sharing patient data with Facebook, Google, and other major advertising platforms.

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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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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. Access to Mental Health Resources.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The FTC press release published on February 1 explained that GoodRx operates a California-based digital health platform making prescription drug discounts, telehealth visits, and other health services available to consumers. GoodRx then used that information to target these users with health-related advertisements.

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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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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The article is written to illustrate the practical identification and utilization of LEP services in telehealth. Fortier and Carols damaged the therapeutic alliance and led to Jorge’ wish to terminate care serves to spotlight the vital role language plays in understanding and treating mental health issues.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

Two weeks ago, a leading app and telemental health company offering self-guided care, behavioral health coaching, therapy, and EAP services, Headspace, announced a widescale layoff of 181 workers, representing 15% of its workforce. It invites users to select a mental health plan of services from its homepage for $5.83

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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

JANUARY 17, 2023

App privacy is a crucial aspect to consider when utilizing mental health apps. The study reviewed 578 mental health apps, examining various features including privacy. The article below is a continuation of Therapy Apps – research into Mental Health Apps, Part I.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 10, 2023

According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, empowering patients with knowledge and skills to manage their health conditions not only leads to better patient outcomes but also reduces healthcare costs and improves patient satisfaction.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2022

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Data service firm LogicStream Health is collaborating with FDB , integrating the FDB MedKnowledge database into its Drug Supply App.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

As healthcare systems and providers modernize (or build) their technology stacks, it will be more important than ever to prioritize privacy and to understand new regulations at the state level, from HIPAA, and from the FTC. Let us know either in the comments down below or through sharing this article on social media!

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2022

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Data service firm LogicStream Health is collaborating with FDB , integrating the FDB MedKnowledge database into its Drug Supply App.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Mental health apps use various forms of technology to serve people with mental health concerns or those in emergency and crisis situations. For example, bots and chat features often invite users to enter sensitive information, trusting that the mental health app is secure and that their data will be confidential.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The article below is written to serve as an introduction to thoughtful healthcare professionals and their organizations. Widespread repercussions for mental health are also outlined. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in behavioral health have been in discussion for almost a decade. What is ChatGPT?

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 10, 2023

The article below is written to serve as an introduction to thoughtful healthcare professionals and their organizations. Widespread repercussions for mental health are also outlined. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in behavioral health have been in discussion for almost a decade. What is ChatGPT?

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MAY 9, 2023

Widespread repercussions for mental health are outlined in the article below. In Ground Truths, Eric Topol recently published an article titled, “ When patient questions are answered with higher quality and empathy by ChatGPT than physicians.” Before we dive in, let me add a personal note. Workforce Impact.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 10, 2023

The article below is written to serve as an introduction to thoughtful healthcare professionals and their organizations. Widespread repercussions for mental health are also outlined. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in behavioral health have been in discussion for almost a decade. What is ChatGPT?

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. of its Security Risk Assessment Tool , with updated features including the ability for organizations to track response to HIPAA security vulnerabilities inside the tool.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 8, 2022

Reading Time: 6 minutes Mental health practitioners should consider a lot more than just the treatment of their patients when running a mental health clinic. ” “What features might be valuable to a therapist, mental health specialist, or professional counselor?” Types of Therapy Notes.

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