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Some Telehealth Platforms Are Tracking Sensitive Patient Data: Are They Violating HIPAA?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Responsible clinicians are likely to ask whether sharing protected health information (PHI) by telehealth companies equates to violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Key aspects of HIPAA that might be relevant include: HIPAA requires covered entities (e.g., Clash of the Titans?

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7 Healthcare Technology Trends for 2022

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

HIMSS Future of Healthcare report stated that 80% of healthcare providers plan to increase investment in technology and digital solutions over the next five years. [1] Here are the 7 healthcare technology trends for 2022. Ransomware was used in the attack, and the healthcare data of 1.2 HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Compliance Checklist: How to Protect Patient Data

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires healthcare organizations, including doctors, to maintain the privacy and security of patient data. A practical HIPAA compliance checklist is essential to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. What Is HIPAA Compliance?

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The 'internet of healthy things' poses unique privacy challenges

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As exciting as advancements have been, however, Joy Pritts, fellow at the Innovators Network Foundation and former chief privacy officer at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, raised concerns about virtual care technology outpacing privacy protection policies. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jim Cropper, Director of Sales at Brother International Healthcare technology development and modern security needs are continually evolving, calling for a shift toward digitization and interoperability to facilitate easier access to information, and more efficient and effective healthcare delivery.

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What Tools are Needed to Better Handle Cloud in Healthcare?

Healthcare IT Today

To better handle cloud in healthcare, SaaS tools like SecureFrame can be used. SecureFrame connects to your cloud account and audits your infrastructure for chosen compliance (SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA etc) which makes this process much faster.

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5 Must-Haves in a Patient Financial Communication Platform

Healthcare IT Today

But many patients are, in fact, unhappy with the current state: 49% of all adults and 74% of millennials would consider switching providers for a better payment experience, according to InstaMed’s 2021 annual consumer survey on healthcare payments.

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