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

TheraNest

Although the OCR has temporarily lifted regulations regarding HIPAA-compliance and telehealth platforms, it is still best practice to use a HIPAA secure telehealth platform to deliver mental health care to your clients. Information about mental health, especially, may be private information your clients want to keep close at hand.

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How the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Driving Demand for Telehealth Services

InTouch Health

Doctors can then use live video and audio to determine whether in-person care is necessary. Providers can use live video and audio to assess the patient’s symptoms, prescribe medication and other treatment methods, direct them to a local hospital or urge them to self-isolate to prevent further contamination. and beyond.