Telebehavioral Health Institute

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

HIPAA Compliant Email for Therapists Although email is a convenient means of communication, using email to communicate sensitive information poses some risk. The post HIPAA Compliant Email for Therapists appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. The post HIPAA Compliant Email for Therapists appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 20, 2020

HIPAA Compliant Video Chat Basics: Requirements for HIPAA after COVID Although the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the public health emergency until October, telehealth providers need to look at what’s next. The post HIPAA Compliant Video Chat: Requirements after COVID appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Insurance & HIPAA Privacy? The post Insurance & HIPAA Privacy? The post Insurance & HIPAA Privacy? MITRE-Harris Poll Shows Dark Side of Insurance Privacy Practices appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. A … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 17, 2020

HIPAA Designated Record Set Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, behavioral health specialists are required to provide patients access to the protected health information (PHI) contained in their designated record set. The post HIPAA Designated Record Set appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. What is a designated record set?

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 1, 2020

HIPAA Training Requirements Conducting annual HIPAA training is a key component of maintaining HIPAA compliance. The post HIPAA Training Requirements appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. The post HIPAA Training Requirements appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 6, 2020

$100,000 HIPAA Settlement Reached for HIPAA Violations In its first HIPAA settlement of 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fined a sole practitioner $100,000 for HIPAA violations. The post HIPAA Violations appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 30, 2020

HIPAA Compliance Checklist Completing a HIPAA compliance checklist should be the first step when assessing whether or not your behavioral health practice is HIPAA compliant. A HIPAA compliance checklist lays out what is required under the Health Insurance Portability and … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

DECEMBER 27, 2019

As a HIPAA covered entity, behavioral health practices have an obligation to uphold the standards set forth by the HIPAA Privacy Rule, including the right of access. The post HIPAA Right of Access appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2019

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Behavioral health practices are considered covered entities (CEs) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires CEs to distribute a Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) to new patients upon … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

FaceTime HIPAA Privacy Concerns Apple’s FaceTime has recently been revealed to contain a major bug that significantly impacts the privacy of iPhone users everywhere. Among these concerns are issues specifically regarding FaceTime and HIPAA compliance for health care providers across … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 15, 2020

HIPAA Changes 2020: HHS Privacy and Security Since 2013, there hasn’t been any significant changes to HIPAA, however there have been proposed changes. The post HIPAA Changes 2020 appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. The post HIPAA Changes 2020 appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

HIPAA Medical Release Form There are certain circumstances in which it is required for behavioral health professionals to receive a HIPAA medical release form before they are permitted to disclose protected health information (PHI). HIPAA medical release form requirements are … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 27, 2020

Emergency HIPAA Privacy Rule Waiver During an emergency or public health crisis, some elements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule may be waived. The post HIPAA Privacy Rule Waiver appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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eVisit

JULY 8, 2019

The blogs listed below are in no ranking order. The HHS blog is loaded with helpful information for professionals and patients alike. This blog focuses more on policy within healthcare and the government. Medical Billing & Coding Blog. This blog is all about medical billing and coding. Total HIPAA Compliance.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 17, 2020

HIPAA Privacy Rule Overview Although the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996, the HIPAA Privacy Rule wasn’t added to the regulation until 2002. The HIPAA Privacy Rule was created to ensure the confidentiality of protected … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 3, 2020

The HIPAA Minimum Necessary Standard The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires covered entities to adhere to the minimum necessary standard in regards to the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI). The post HIPAA Minimum Necessary Standard appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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E-CareManagement

JUNE 27, 2021

Some have called on policymakers to extend HIPAA to cover mHealth apps and other online platforms. ” — Deven McGraw and I argue that extending HIPAA is not a viable solution. HIPAA’s rules protect data and also protect incumbents’ interests in controlling health data. Read the full article in The Health Care Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

HIPAA Password Requirements For behavioral health professionals, HIPAA password requirements are an important part of keeping your sensitive health data safe and avoiding HIPAA fines. But what does HIPAA regulation have to say about implementing secure passwords? HIPAA regulation is … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MAY 1, 2020

HIPAA Medical Records Release The HIPAA Privacy Rule grants patients or their personal representatives the right to receive, inspect and review their health information. Covered entities, to comply with the Privacy Rule, must follow HIPAA medical records release rules, … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

HIPAA Compliant Video Conferencing Telehealth is growing rapidly as more healthcare providers are choosing to treat patients virtually. The post HIPAA Compliant Video Conferencing appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. The post HIPAA Compliant Video Conferencing appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 10, 2020

Year End Review: 2019 HIPAA Fines The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the enforcement body for HIPAA compliance, announced eleven settlements in 2019. Each of the eleven organizations received HIPAA fines, varying in amounts based on the severity of their … Read more.

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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

MAY 4, 2019

HHS Guidance on HIPAA Compliant Apps and Sharing PHI With the use of health care apps for both patients and providers becoming more and more prevalent, complying with HIPAA regulation to maintain data privacy and security is key. The post HIPAA Compliant Apps appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 19, 2019

HIPAA Certification? When it comes to HIPAA compliance, many healthcare professionals are searching for a way to certify their efforts. The post HIPAA certification appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

HIPAA Compliant Appointment Scheduling for Mental Health Professionals Online appointment scheduling tools are a convenient way for patients to book appointments. The post HIPAA Compliant Appointment Scheduling for Mental Health Professionals appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2019

What are HIPAA Violation Consequences? The post HIPAA Violation Consequences appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. The post HIPAA Violation Consequences appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. Although little information is available on these breaches, all … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 24, 2019

HIPAA Compliant Texting? Like many telehealth practitioners in the digital age, you may be asking yourself “Is texting HIPAA compliant?” The post HIPAA Compliant Texting appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. The post HIPAA Compliant Texting appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MAY 14, 2020

The post Secure COVID Telehealth Services: Has HIPAA Gone Away? appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. Secure COVID Telehealth Services Over the course of the past couple of months, telehealth has expanded exponentially, but questions still loom about secure COVID telehealth services.

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Vidyo

AUGUST 4, 2023

With its unique blend of innovative telehealth services and robust HIPAA compliance, VidyoHealth is well-positioned to support healthcare providers as they adapt to the evolving telehealth landscape. The post Navigating the Post-PHE Landscape: HIPAA Compliance and the Superiority of VidyoHealth appeared first on EnghouseVideo.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

HIPAA Compliant Appointment Scheduling for Mental Health Professionals Online appointment scheduling tools are a convenient way for patients to book appointments. The post HIPAA Compliant Appointment Scheduling for Mental Health Professionals appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 17, 2019

Lost Laptop Puts 1,500 Patients at Risk — Pointing to Need for HIPAA Asset Management An employee of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS) lost an unencrypted laptop on public transportation. The post HIPAA Asset Management appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 10, 2018

HIPAA Marketing Tips for Behavioral Health Professionals When it comes to HIPAA, marketing your behavioral health practice can be tricky. HIPAA marketing standards specifically dictate the kind of information that can and can’t be used in marketing efforts of all … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 11, 2020

HIPAA Provider to Provider Communication Providers often have a need to communicate with other providers to consult on patient care. HIPAA provider to provider communication is permitted under certain circumstances without prior patient consent. HIPAA provider to provider communication refers … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

DECEMBER 15, 2018

HIPAA Tips Every Behavioral Health Professional Should Know HIPAA compliance can be a complex web of interlocking regulatory requirements. Behavioral health professionals in particular need to be wary of HIPAA violations and data breaches just because of the sensitive nature … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Cybersecurity and HIPAA Compliance Go Hand in Hand: Here’s Why HIPAA compliance (adherence with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) entails meeting a broad set of guidelines, including ones related to being able to transfer healthcare coverage … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

FileFax Document Disposal Service Gets HIPAA Fine of $100,000 The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a new HIPAA fine for $100,000, stressing the importance of proper document disposal. The post HIPAA Single Fine appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. Filefax Inc.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 28, 2018

Texas Employee Fired for HIPAA Violations…Then THIS Happened This is one of those examples of a potential HIPAA violation that seems more fiction than reality. The post Texas HIPAA Violation appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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