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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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What to Look for in an EMR for Psychiatry

TheraNest

Choosing the right EMR for your psychiatry practice is an important decision. A good EMR solution can make you more efficient and make your practice more enjoyable to run. But choosing an EMR that lacks the features you need can sap your energy and waste time. A Robust Client Portal. Appointment Self-Scheduling .

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Why NiftyHMS is the Right Electronic Medical Record System for Your Clinic in India

NiftyHMS

As the healthcare industry in India becomes increasingly digital, more and more clinics are looking to implement an electronic medical record (EMR) system. However, with so many options available, it can be challenging to choose the right EMR system for your clinic’s specific needs.

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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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Mitigating Risk and Reducing Costs with Smart Healthcare Records Management

Healthcare IT Today

Additionally, it plays a pivotal role in meeting regulatory compliance standards, such as HIPAA and SOC 2 and 3, safeguarding patient privacy, and maintaining the integrity of healthcare data. Meeting these standards not only protects patients but also shields healthcare organizations from legal consequences and reputational damage.

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Scaling Virtual Consultations

CiscoHealth

How can your healthcare organization scale to meet the demands of patients today, while best preparing for what’s next? Integrate telehealth workflows into EHR and EMR applications, powering collaboration across the healthcare system with Webex Teams and our SDKs and APIs. Telehealth today. But is it secure?

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Security as the Standard: Utilizing the Cloud for Private Healthcare Data

Healthcare IT Today

This means that paper documents and manila folders are no longer sufficient to meet today’s healthcare privacy needs – instead, healthcare professionals are shifting their confidential documents and storing patient records in the Cloud for efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness.

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