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3 Ways to Achieve HIPAA-Compliant Communication for Behavioral Health

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ram Krishnan, CEO at Valant Communicating with patients – in a compliant manner – is essential for behavioral health practices. All practices must comply with HIPAA, as well as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The first step is using a HIPAA-compliant telehealth solution.

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Mastering Mental Health Intake Forms in 2023

Mend

Discover the best practices for collecting mental health intake forms in 2023. Mental health intake forms furnish essential information for providers and care teams. Care teams use mental health intake forms to obtain a patient’s medical history, current symptoms, and other pertinent data in order to deliver patient care.

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10 Telehealth Software Purchasing Tips

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Telehealth software enables healthcare professionals and patients to manage communication using their hardware, such as computers or digital devices. When chosen wisely, the right software can facilitate telehealth direct care, teleconsultation with colleagues, remote patient monitoring, diagnoses, teletherapy, and related applications.

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10 Telehealth Software Purchasing Tips

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Telehealth software enables healthcare professionals and patients to manage communication using their hardware, such as computers or digital devices. When chosen wisely, the right software can facilitate telehealth direct care, teleconsultation with colleagues, remote patient monitoring, diagnoses, teletherapy, and related applications.

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The End Of The Public Health Emergency Part 2 – Temporary Medicare Changes and Their Effects

Mend

In part 2 of our blog series, Mend reviews the temporary Medicare changes for telehealth lasting until the end of 2024. As we head closer to the public health emergency (PHE) end date of May 11, 2023, providers must prepare for changes. FQHCs and RHCs can bill for telehealth services.

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Leverage Telepsychiatry to Build an Effective MAT Program

Iris Telehealth

Working with a dedicated telehealth or telepsychiatry partner can help if you’re just getting started. You can expand your program and hire qualified providers to deliver your MAT services through telehealth. Remember, working with a telehealth partner can expand your access to highly qualified providers for your program.

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How You Can Leverage Telepsychiatry to Build an Effective MAT Program

Iris Telehealth

And, if you’re just getting started, working with a dedicated telehealth or telepsychiatry partner can go a long way towards expanding your program and hiring qualified providers to deliver your MAT services. You’ll need to comply with 42 CFR, a federal regulation requiring an additional standard of privacy than typical HIPAA requirements.