Health Populi

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Accelerate digital health. Secure health data (updating privacy/HIPAA). There’s an 11th imperative I add to the ten called out here, and it’s attending to mental health with grace, public policies, and resource allocation. Help our children achieve their potential. Innovate long-term care.

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TheraNest

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Formatting is Easy Sometimes, clinicians write notes or documentation only to realize they need to reformat it to be compliant with insurance rules, state regulations, or even their own practice’s guidelines. They’re definitely not HIPAA-compliant and cannot be trusted with client information.

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TheraNest

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Due to the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan over the past few decades, there has been a sharp rise in the number of veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health concerns. The Mental Health Crisis in the Military. A mental health crisis is sweeping through the military.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Emergency departments (EDs) nationwide face numerous challenges, including the demand issue of many mental health patients and few mental health professionals to serve them. How Emergency Telehealth Can Reduce Mental Health Delays. Sample Workflow. Risk Mitigation in Telemedicine Medicaid Handovers.

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Clocktree

MARCH 25, 2019

Seattle-area startup Clocktree offers a service for patients to find and receive therapy from mental health, relationship, addiction and nutrition counselors. Providers can connect through video and messaging with their patients, and the platform also gives counselors a HIPAA-compliant place to store notes, videos and documents.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 31, 2020

Before the pandemic struck earlier this year, Central Kansas Mental Health Center in Salina, Kansas, had a small telehealth setup that started out of necessity over a lack of doctors available in its rural area. This setup has worked well for the mental health center over the last few years. THE PROBLEM.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Pasadena, California-based Heritage Clinic, a division of the Center for Aging Resources, provides mental health services in Los Angeles County to older adults experiencing substantive and persistent mental health concerns. Clinicians have always utilized technology for documentation in the electronic health record.

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TheraNest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Therapists can struggle with compliance in various areas, ranging from HIPAA to telehealth or advertising. This includes federal, state, and local requirements related to documentation, privacy, billing practices, and professional conduct. If you use telehealth, make sure your video conferencing solution is safe and HIPAA-compliant!

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 28, 2023

John interviewed Suki CEO Punit Soni, about how ambient clinical voice is changing rapidly, including how Suki works as a voice assistant and not just a clinical documentation tool. Read more… Addressing the Social Determinants of Mental Health. Read more… Security, Privacy Hurdles Plague AI-Driven Health Services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 13, 2020

Although research supported the efficacy of video telepsychiatry, the National Institute of Mental Health-funded study notes, only 5% of psychiatrists in the Medicare program had ever provided a telemedicine visit. About a third of the interviewed psychiatrists were mostly using the telephone for sessions, Uscher-Pines said.

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TheraNest

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Preventing Unauthorized Disclosure: Cyberattacks can lead to unauthorized disclosure of patient information, which can be devastating to the reputation of a mental health practice, not to mention the effect on the clients, who share vulnerable moments because they believe the conversations are confidential.

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TheraNest

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Preventing Unauthorized Disclosure: Cyberattacks can lead to unauthorized disclosure of patient information, which can be devastating to the reputation of a mental health practice, not to mention the effect on the clients, who share vulnerable moments because they believe the conversations are confidential.

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TheraNest

MAY 17, 2022

Whether it’s staying up to date on professional development or learning to use new technology, we’ve compiled some free resources for mental and behavioral health providers. Mental Health Literacy The CDC outlines these three free university courses about communication, learning and teaching mental health literacy.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

To help shed a light on these topics, we reached out to our brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community to see what health IT trends they believe deserve more attention. Privacy features for HIPAA compliance would mean means and features that allow organizations to exclude PHI from data collection or redact the PHI to make it anonymized.

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TheraNest

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Reading Time: 6 Minutes Therapy is a valuable resource for individuals seeking mental and behavioral health support. Despite the rise in mental health acceptance and the public often recommending therapy, most people believe therapy is for other people.

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TheraNest

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Reading Time: 6 Minutes Therapy is a valuable resource for individuals seeking mental and behavioral health support. Despite the rise in mental health acceptance and the public often recommending therapy, most people believe therapy is for other people.

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Health Populi

MARCH 2, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic accelerated digital transformation of organizations, including health care providers. Furthermore, nearly one-half of people with a mental health condition also delayed care more than people who did not report mental health issues.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2021

It has nine licensed mental health professionals on staff, all committed to providing thorough delivery of psychiatric care based on the latest research. Nor was it HIPAA-compliant, a major concern. "This integration meant that the telehealth would be just as HIPAA-compliant as the EHR," Shah explained.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 30, 2020

” Additionally, VIM has a vibrant mental health program, she added. VIM staff knew continuing to support their patients’ mental health needs would be crucial during this highly stressful time. “As long as your process is HIPAA-compliant, the technology is there. ” ADVICE FOR OTHERS.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 19, 2023

The FTC announcement clarified that email addresses constitute personally identifiable health information because email addresses identify visitors as people seeking mental health care. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

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TheraNest

MAY 27, 2021

Note templates are a valuable tool to help you document more efficiently. This will help them easily document progress notes, initial assessments, treatment plans, and more. The right tool will enable mental health professionals to easily stay organized. Tools that Matter in the Best EHR for Solo Practices: Therapy Notes.

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Continue Education Journal

MAY 28, 2021

Listed below are the current waiver statuses of each state (as of May 28, 2021): State Status Changes (if applicable) Alabama Active – end date TBD – A physician can provide an Alabama resident TeleHealth services as long as the physician holds either a full license or a license to practice across state lines Alaska Active – end date (..)

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TheraNest

AUGUST 8, 2022

That means that even if you’re in a patient’s preferred mental health provider network, your teletherapy services might not be included in their telehealth network, potentially making telehealth visits ineligible for reimbursement. Check their HIPAA-compliance requirements; not all insurers have the same.

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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?” Centers for education.

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Health Populi

MARCH 10, 2020

Six in ten people are open to health and wellness services via virtual channels, over half like the idea of remote monitoring linking with at-home devices, and 1 in 2 people would be open to routine appointments through telehealth. Nearly one-half would also be keen on mental health appointments and specialty visits for chronic conditions.

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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. The AHA’s aim was to reduce unnecessary documentation and streamline the coding process.

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Iris Telehealth

APRIL 19, 2021

The SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is currently accepting proposals for their new 2021 grant program. These funding awards are exclusively available for Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs). And resources you’ll use to address the overall mental health needs of your CMHC.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The FTC announcement clarified that email addresses constitute personally identifiable health information because email addresses identify visitors as people seeking mental health care. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 9, 2023

from sharing sensitive information about their consumer’s mental health challenges to companies for advertising purposes. ” Unprecedented in telehealth history, the sharing of sensitive health information in early 2023 is poised to shatter provider naivete about working for large-scale business entities entering healthcare.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

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. Recognizing the need for an interpreter, Dr. Fortier promptly took steps to ensure that a solution was found. Read More

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TheraNest

APRIL 15, 2020

HIPAA laws are still in effect, even though Medicare is allowing alternative telehealth platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Best Practices for Providing Mental Health Services from Home. Set up a Space in Your Home to be HIPAA-compliant. HIPAA compliance is first and foremost. Keep Personal Items Out of View.

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TheraNest

AUGUST 20, 2018

It can be a powerful tool that makes mental health care easier and more convenient to access and provide. Greater access: Telehealth can make mental health services more accessible and convenient—increasing mental health treatment outcomes. According to the ONC. The Benefits of Telehealth.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

It invites users to select a mental health plan of services from its homepage for $5.83 In 2021, the company merged with Ginger, an online mental health platform, in a deal that led to the valuation of the combined company at $3 billion. Headspace offers services directly to consumers as well as to employers.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Automated documentation systems powered by natural language processing (NLP) can accurately transcribe clinical notes and medical records, saving healthcare providers valuable time and reducing the risk of errors. How is AI being used in mental health care? What are the benefits of AI in drug development?

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Mend

JUNE 8, 2022

And, they are automatically documented in your practice’s management system. HIPAA compliant telemedicine – Our telemedicine capabilities allow you to expand your reach using telemedicine. Telepsychiatry software – If you are in the mental health field, our telepsychiatry software can help you reduce no-show rates.

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TheraNest

AUGUST 20, 2018

It can be a powerful tool that makes mental health care easier and more convenient to access and provide. Greater access: Telehealth can make mental health services more accessible and convenient—increasing mental health treatment outcomes. According to the ONC. The Benefits of Telehealth.

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Iris Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

You’ll need to comply with 42 CFR, a federal regulation requiring an additional standard of privacy than typical HIPAA requirements. Let your patients know about the value of your MAT services, regardless of whether they have a documented SUD. Your OBOT program will have record-keeping requirements that your organization must meet.

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