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

TheraNest

The lifting of penalties for non-HIPAA compliant telehealth platforms currently only apply to telehealth sessions covered by Medicare and other federal healthcare programs overseen by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Insurance Company Requirements. Built for Therapists. You’ll be able to host group therapy sessions.

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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.

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How Our CTO Shannon Murphy is Changing Healthcare

GlobalMed

“That’s what made me want to get into healthcare – that helpless feeling as a mom trying to navigate the complex world of pediatric endocrinologists and rheumatologists and the crazy world of medicine in general,” she said. That led me to jump at the chance to start a federal healthcare vertical at Microsoft.