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Elements of an Effective EMR for Psychiatry

TheraNest

Finding the best EMR for psychiatry is not as difficult as providers might think. The options can be overwhelming when you take into consideration that there are hundreds of EMR vendors on the market. Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have been around for quite some time now. Features of the Best EMR for Psychiatry.

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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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Technology brings care to home for chronically ill patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Connected Health Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Video visits, temperature sensors and wearables can replace the need for clinic visits. While nothing can beat an in-person experience, physicians can check in on them digitally, through remote patient monitoring tools or video consults.

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Five Things You Should Know Before Building a Telehealth Program In-House

Iris Telehealth

A formal telehealth program requires specific technological considerations As you’re learning how to start a telepsychiatry practice in-house, you should ask yourself these questions: Do we have the right video platform? Is our program HIPAA compliant? Do we have the right security in place (i.e.

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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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Planning for a sustainable virtual care delivery model

AMD Telemedicine

Virtual Care Is More Than Telemedicine Video Visits. It’s easy to fall under the initial impression that a platform for telehealth video consultations is all a healthcare facility needs in order to conduct virtual care, but that is a shortsighted view. Training : How easy and how often will staff need to be retrained with the system?

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10 Telehealth Software Purchasing Tips

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Telehealth software platforms connect healthcare providers and patients via video or voice calls, mobile apps, or online portals and can be used for real-time or delayed communication styles. Will HIPAA compliance cost more? HIPAA compliance. Watch for hidden costs, such as undisclosed upgrades or maintenance fees.