Telebehavioral Health Institute
APRIL 24, 2020
Group Therapy and HIPAA Privacy Rule Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a healthcare provider may use and disclose protected health information (PHI), without individual written authorization, if the use or disclosure is a treatment disclosure. This general rule applies to … Read more.
Telebehavioral Health Institute
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
As this technology grows, so should the knowledge base of clinicians who share protected health information with or about clients and patients via texting with patients. Text messaging is a quick, efficient, and minimalist form of communication that gets to the point but leaves a written record of facts and other helpful information.
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Telebehavioral Health Institute
MAY 30, 2023
We’ve discussed the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights’ “HIPAA Right of Access Initiative” in several previous articles. HIPAA rules can be complex, particularly for smaller providers, but they have existed for almost three decades.
Telebehavioral Health Institute
JANUARY 4, 2023
Shared information can include detailed descriptions of health issues, names, street addresses, email addresses, diagnoses, or prescription information. Key aspects of HIPAA that might be relevant include: HIPAA requires covered entities (e.g., They may or may not be governed by HIPAA. Clash of the Titans?
Telebehavioral Health Institute
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Maintaining the privacy of that information is known as the clinician’s duty to maintain confidentiality. HIPAA regulations focus on compliance with rules to ensure the privacy and security of health information, whether that data is in the form of a document, a remote patient monitoring score, a recording, an image, or an app.
Telebehavioral Health Institute
APRIL 24, 2020
Group Therapy and the HIPAA Privacy Rule Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a healthcare provider may use and disclose protected health information (PHI), without individual written authorization, if the use or disclosure is a treatment disclosure. The post Group Therapy appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.
Telebehavioral Health Institute
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
When considering healthcare cybersecurity best practices, HIPAA security risk assessments and HIPAA remediation plans are essential. Several years ago, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released guidance to help healthcare practices improve cybersecurity. HIPAA Security Risk Assessment and Remediation Plans.
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