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Why Therapists Should Use HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platforms During COVID-19

TheraNest

They also noted that public facing platforms like Facebook Live, Twitch, TikTok should not be used as a means of telehealth care provision. . 6 Reasons To Use A HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platform. 6 Reasons To Use A HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platform. Protecting Client Privacy.

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OCR will ease restrictions on telehealth tech during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The HHS Office for Civil Rights announced on Tuesday that during the coronavirus pandemic it will use discretion when enforcing HIPAA-compliance for telehealth communications tools. WHY IT MATTERS. and Google G Suite Hangouts Meet. and Google G Suite Hangouts Meet. THE LARGER TREND.

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iPads for telehealth can help reduce depression in patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Many clients had never used technology before, and after becoming familiar with how to use video calling were able to connect with family and friends; find groups to participate in for social activities, exercise or hobbies; and learn about topics they found interesting." It uses GrandPads and iPads for hardware. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Reimbursement Repercussions for April 2023 End of Public Health Emergency

Telebehavioral Health Institute

A notable requirement for mental health telehealth providers to see their clients and patients in person was announced, despite telebehavioral health being permanently approved for medicare reimbursement in 2022. Other repercussions of the end of the PHE include the return of HIPAA and licensure enforcement.

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Home Exercise Programs Can Deliver Revenue Along With Better Outcomes

In Hand Health

Home exercise programs are part of physical therapy. Others send photocopied exercises. More technical PTs use email or telehealth solutions like ours at In Hand Health. Discover the untapped potential of home exercise programs. Most agree home exercise programs are the key to faster outcomes for patients.

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Addiction Telehealth Using a Patient Gateway: A Multi-Cultural Case Study

Telebehavioral Health Institute

While many practitioners have been using telehealth systems for years, many have as yet to begin using patient gateways to augment their services, in-person or through telehealth systems. The following addiction telehealth scenario involves a recently immigrated Nigerian wife and mother struggling with opioid addiction.

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Telehealth Popularity for Generation Z’s Mental Health Crisis

Telebehavioral Health Institute

This article reviews Gen Z’s mental health statistics, explores the role of telehealth in addressing Generation Z’s mental health crisis, and offers suggestions for psychotherapists who wish to develop services to help address this urgent need. To effectively treat this young demographic, healthcare technology needs to evolve.