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3 Ways to Achieve HIPAA-Compliant Communication for Behavioral Health

Healthcare IT Today

All practices must comply with HIPAA, as well as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Technology plays a crucial role in HIPAA-compliant communication for behavioral health. Embracing Secure EHR Software and Patient Portal Effective EHR software helps ensure HIPAA-compliant interactions.

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Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

Healthcare IT Today

In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Unlike EMRs, requests for access to EHR records can be made by other medical centers. AWS solutions require software compatible with HIPAA standards.

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Scaling Virtual Consultations

CiscoHealth

Telehealth is the use of electronic information and technology to support remote monitoring, virtual care, distance health care, provider video consultation, clinical communications and health-related training and education. Let’s first start with defining telehealth, as the term is used widely and broadly. Scaling with security in mind .

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Mary Washington Healthcare Partners with Caregility to Pioneer Inpatient Virtual Engagement and Virtual Nursing Program

Digital Health Global

The Virginia-based not-for-profit health system will leverage IVE to support a new Virtual Nursing program that will allow Registered Nurses (RNs) working from a virtual nursing hub located on Stafford Hospital’s campus to field patient care tasks that do not require hands-on care using synchronous, video-enabled engagement at the patient bedside.

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The Top Telehealth Terms to Know

American Well

Our scheduling APIs allow EMR scheduling systems to synchronize scheduled visits with American Well, with the option to trigger emails to patient and physicians. Appointment Scheduling: In addition to on-demand video visits, patients and physicians can schedule video appointments with one another.

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The Top Telehealth Terms to Know

American Well

Our scheduling APIs allow EMR scheduling systems to synchronize scheduled visits with American Well, with the option to trigger emails to patient and physicians. Appointment Scheduling: In addition to on-demand video visits, patients and physicians can schedule video appointments with one another.

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IT Infrastructure Needs in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

A HIMSS statistic cited the average healthcare system as having 18 EMRs. For example, extensive pre-work to uplift network infrastructure is often a prerequisite for vital EHR enhancements. video] and remote work and collaboration becoming ubiquitous accentuate the need for innovative approaches and best-in-class security tools.