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Bonus Features – July 16, 2023 – 95% of patients are concerned about data breaches affecting their medical records, 81% incorrectly assume PHI collected by digital health apps is protected under HIPAA

Healthcare IT Today

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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Bonus Features – July 31, 2022 – House passes bill to extend telehealth flexibility to 2024, only 60% of practices hit their 2021 revenue goal, and more

Healthcare IT Today

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Virtual cardiology care company Heartbeat Health is working with Caption Health , which applies AI to heart ultrasounds, to make scans and follow-up appointments available via telehealth.

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Transforming Disaster Recovery with Telemedicine

GlobalMed

Maartens conference focused on public health challenges after hurricanes. Survivors will need emergency and follow-up care; injured animals will need help,” Sorenson said, explaining that disasters impact health outcomes on multiple levels. Understandably, the panel audience asked about HIPAA requirements.

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Upcoming Healthcare Regulations and Their Impact on Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT Today

Mimi Winsberg, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Brightside Health We have been in an uncertain time for regulation around telemedicine, and there are a few key trends to watch. Under this final rule, individuals and entities that violate the information-blocking requirements face a penalty of up to $1 million per violation.

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The Role of Patient Education in Improving Healthcare Outcomes

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

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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Telehealth Popularity for Generation Z’s Mental Health Crisis

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Introduction The mental health challenges faced by Generation Z (born in 1997 or later) are reaching alarming levels, with high school and college students experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Unfortunately, the healthcare resources available to them are often limited.

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Telehealth Popularity for Generation Z’s Mental Health Crisis

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Introduction The mental health challenges faced by Generation Z (born in 1997 or later) are reaching alarming levels, with high school and college students experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Unfortunately, the healthcare resources available to them are often limited.