Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 7, 2023

If you, as a behavioral health professional, violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you must follow certain obligations and procedures to rectify the situation. Below then, is a suggested list of steps for a practitioner who wonders, “What Happens if you violate HIPAA?

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 7, 2023

If you, as a behavioral health professional, violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you must follow certain obligations and procedures to rectify the situation. Although the broader topic is covered in a previous Telehealth.org article , many of our CME & CE course participant s want more detail.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 29, 2023

According to the US Department of Human Services (HHS), healthcare professionals can share HIPAA-protected health information (HIPAA PHI) with one another without written content in several circumstances. This article will give several examples of the circumstances under which HIPAA PHI can be shared, and review reasonable safeguards.

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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

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 The question posed in that title about possible HIPAA infractions was unanswered until now with Cerebral. HIPAA investigations don’t occur in a vacuum.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MARCH 31, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The HIPAA waiver issued for telemedicine during COVID-19 is a game-changer for physicians now that CMS says virtual visits are reimbursable. And now, telehealth is emerging as an effective and sustainable solution for precaution, prevention, […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 18, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article Rising Risks To Patient Data and HIPAA Compliance In The Age of COVID-19 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Stephen Cavey, co-founder, Ground Labs. A […]. A […].

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Electronic Health Reporter

JULY 1, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Today, psychologists are offering their services online, and telehealth is continuously becoming popular. Furthermore, telehealth enhances the availability of professional medical expertise globally with modern ways of clinical supervision.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MAY 30, 2023

We’ve discussed the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights’ “HIPAA Right of Access Initiative” in several previous articles. HIPAA rules can be complex, particularly for smaller providers, but they have existed for almost three decades.

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Clocktree

APRIL 24, 2018

We liked this article on mHealth Intelligence that offers advice for small and solo practices who are considering offering telehealth services. The article lists six high level assessments when making a decision: Is it supportable across all devices? Are all security and HIPAA concerns addressed?

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 20, 2022

On Friday, July 15, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced its 18th round of sanctions for HIPAA Right of Access violations. In each case, to settle a potential violation of HIPAA, the providers agreed to pay OCR fines and enter into corrective action plans. paper, CD, USB).

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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. Telehealth Implications of LEP When working through telehealth to access new communities, providers and their employers can face ethical dilemmas when working with people who demonstrate limited English proficiency.

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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. Misrepresented its HIPAA Compliance. Under its health Breach Notification, the FTC took enforcement action, imposing a $1.5

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

One of the big keys to the company's success has been telehealth. Melissa Baird, COO at Hims & Hers, leads a team of engineers that designed a telehealth experience that engages and connects patient care across its service lines, especially for stigmatized conditions. You are responsible for engineering at the company.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 4, 2022

It could be said that Covid-19 opened the digital front door to traditional healthcare, as well as telehealth services. See TBHI’s articles What Is a “Patient Portal” in Behavioral or Medical Healthcare? What is Telehealth? Reading Time: 2 minutes. What is a digital front door? Favorite.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 30, 2022

Although telehealth has made healthcare more accessible, increased accessibility comes with unique challenges. While healthcare professionals already have to follow HIPAA rules and regulations, telehealth increases the risk of online security issues. This article will answer the question, “What Is Blockchain?

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 23, 2020

As the telehealth adoption wave continues in healthcare, we thought we’d take the time to do a series of articles on a number of aspects of telehealth. In this first series we’re going to look at various Telehealth features. We’ll talk about whether those features should be considered essential.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 24, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article How COVID-19 and Telehealth Are Affecting Healthcare Compliance appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. The article How COVID-19 and Telehealth Are Affecting Healthcare Compliance appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 13, 2023

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. Most untrained telehealth practitioners get this wrong, so bear with me.) Why Bother With Informed Consent?

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 20, 2022

Reading Time: 3 minutes Synchronous Telehealth. Synchronous telehealth occurs when real-time technology allows the patient or client to interact with a practitioner using a telephone or video connection — or a combination of both. Asynchronous Telehealth. See TBHI’s previous article What is Asynchronous Telehealth?

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Ortholive

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

One of the biggest shifts in care delivery that we’ve seen so far is the increasing emphasis on telehealth service lines to reach patients, literally, where they live. MGMA says 97% of their medical practice members have expanded their existing or opened a new telehealth service line. What is the future of telehealth technology?

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19 Labs

JANUARY 11, 2022

19Labs' GALE eClinics come in different form factors such as portable kits, healthcare kiosks, telehealth carts — and have a growing portfolio of 25+ smart diagnostic devices. GALE is intuitive and can be used even by non-healthcare professionals — reducing telehealth operating and deployment costs.". "QT

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19 Labs

JANUARY 11, 2022

19Labs' GALE eClinics come in different form factors such as portable kits, healthcare kiosks, telehealth carts — and have a growing portfolio of 25+ smart diagnostic devices. GALE is intuitive and can be used even by non-healthcare professionals — reducing telehealth operating and deployment costs.". "QT

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The success of several telehealth abortion services has increased access to abortion pills over state and international borders, raising questions that fuel the fire. Multiple telehealth abortion companies have successfully prescribed and delivered abortion pills since 2020 when it was first permitted by the Federal Drug Administration.

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 16, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Updox, a telehealth platform, experienced a significant spike in demand throughout March, onboarding more than 10,000 new customer users to its HIPAA-compliant telehealth solution in just two weeks. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 20, 2023

The success of several telehealth abortion services has increased access to abortion pills over state and international borders, raising questions that fuel the fire. Multiple telehealth abortion companies have successfully prescribed and delivered abortion pills since 2020 when it was first permitted by the Federal Drug Administration.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2024

The following is a guest article by Stephanie Maharjan, Director of Operations at WellReceived. For the digitally native younger generation, telehealth offers the convenience of accessing medical advice from their phone. Ensure that all touch points comply with HIPAA, especially for those using biometric sensors.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 6, 2023

While many practitioners have been using telehealth systems for years, many have as yet to begin using patient gateways to augment their services, in-person or through telehealth systems. The following addiction telehealth scenario involves a recently immigrated Nigerian wife and mother struggling with opioid addiction.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

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. The terms “client” and “patient” will be used interchangeably throughout this article.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 30, 2020

The following is a guest article by Diana Warner, MS, RHIA, CHPS, CPHI, FAHIMA, Director, Client Relations and Account Management at MRO. COVID-19 forced the healthcare industry to change how healthcare is delivered, with telehealth taking a front row seat.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 8, 2023

This article reviews Gen Z’s mental health statistics, explores the role of telehealth in addressing Generation Z’s mental health crisis, and offers suggestions for psychotherapists who wish to develop services to help address this urgent need. Unfortunately, the healthcare resources available to them are often limited.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

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. The terms “client” and “patient” will be used interchangeably throughout this article.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The federal end of the PHE also has reimbursement repercussions that have set precedents for the telehealth future. Dauntingly referred to as the “telehealth cliff” for more than a year, the official closing of the COVID PHE signals changes that leave millions of stakeholders with fewer healthcare benefits – or none at all.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 10, 2023

Behavioral health professionals stand out as the biggest winners, with more recent legislative action in their favor than any other professional group, particularly with regard to practicing telehealth and telemedicine across state lines. This article answers common questions and summarizes some of the key legal issues involved.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 24, 2022

The framework aims to create a comprehensive cybersecurity framework for healthcare to meet HIPAA Security Rule requirements. NIST Cybersecurity Framework & the HIPAA Security Rule. NIST has regularly updated its cybersecurity framework throughout the years to improve guidance for complying with HIPAA.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 28, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The article Key Strategies For Minimizing Risks While Embracing COVID-19 Telehealth Expansion appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Heather Annolino, senior director healthcare practice, Ventiv.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 21, 2022

The White House Office on National Drug Policy (ONDCP) supports permanent telehealth prescribing for people with Substance Use Disorders (SUD), according to the issued guidance “ Telehealth and Substance Use Disorder Services in the Era of Covid-19: Review and Recommendations ” published on June 22, 2022.

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