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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Health Populi

APRIL 17, 2023

The Washington State legislature passed House Bill 1155, aka the My Health, My Data Act , last week. The bill expands privacy protections for Washington State’s health citizens beyond HIPAA’s provisions. Governor Jay Inslee is expected to sign this into State law later this year.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 28, 2020

Under the current privacy regime of HIPAA for healthcare, indeed, we are. “HIPAA, as passed in 1996 and amended in 2009 through the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, defines privacy through a sectoral lens. legislators can get on the same privacy page.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The legislation, which is supported by several industry representatives including athenahealth, Epic, IBM and Teladoc Health, would establish a commission tasked with providing recommendations to Congress about updates to health information privacy laws. "HIPAA must be updated for the modern day. And the U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 18, 2022

Since 1993, Avel has developed innovative service lines, ranging from emergency and pharmacy to ICU and school health, to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it. In June 2020, Avel and ViTel Net, a telehealth technology company, were awarded funds as a team to compete in the NETCCN project, provided by the U.S.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 16, 2023

Those advertising companies include Google, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and many more, which are immune to HIPAA violations because they are not covered entities. A 2019 study documented that 20% of LatinX smartphone users were more likely to use a health app than Caucasians.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 10, 2022

This allegedly allowed Facebook to receive Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, including doctors’ names and medical conditions. All of this information could be linked to the user’s unique IP address. Meta did not enter into HIPAA Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with the organizations in question.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2023

In fact, a recent JAMA Health Forum report indicates that from 2016 to 2021, the annual number of ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector more than doubled. Awareness of an organization’s potential entry points is especially critical with the increased usage of connected medical devices and telehealth services.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 19, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released another announcement about its BetterHelp investigation of privacy practices, outlining six recommendations for owners of telehealth services. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 20, 2023

The success of several telehealth abortion services has increased access to abortion pills over state and international borders, raising questions that fuel the fire. Multiple telehealth abortion companies have successfully prescribed and delivered abortion pills since 2020 when it was first permitted by the Federal Drug Administration.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

With Congress providing telehealth waivers as part of its omnibus spending bill at the close of 2022, delaying the "telehealth cliff" for two years, HIMSS says it's now ready to make the case for permanent reimbursement of virtual care.

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InTouch Health

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Helping Communities in Need Access Telehealth Services. As we move further into 2020, the benefits of telehealth are well known. Health systems that use telehealth can take on more new patients, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the overall cost of care by reducing hospital readmission rates and the average patient length of stay.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2022

How to Use Wearable Devices in Healthcare. Using Wearable Devices In Telehealth. Modern technology companies are also exploring the benefits of wearable health monitoring devices for health-conscious users. Do Healthcare Wearable Devices Involve Telehealth?

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 9, 2023

” Unprecedented in telehealth history, the sharing of sensitive health information in early 2023 is poised to shatter provider naivete about working for large-scale business entities entering healthcare. BetterHelp will reportedly be required to pay $7.8 The issue isn’t limited to BetterHelp, though.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Read more: 6 Reasons Remote Patient Monitoring is the Future of Telehealth. How Does it Work? How to Choose the Best Software for Your Needs. It’s also important to ensure that the RPM software complies with industry standards and regulations, such as HIPAA and NCCoE/NIST. Some key factors to consider include: 1.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some patients did not have devices to connect with Mount Sinai, did not know how to use the various connectivity platforms, did not have WiFi connection, or did not have “minutes allocation” for broadband connectivity. But the healthcare organization’s efforts were subject to challenges on the patient side.

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GlobalMed

MAY 19, 2020

Regulations around telehealth are changing amid COVID-19. You may have many questions about where and how to get started and you may not be sure which questions to ask first. Many people assume that seniors who may not adapt to technology as quickly as younger generations, aren’t interested in telehealth. Educate your patients.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released another announcement about its BetterHelp investigation of privacy practices, outlining six recommendations for owners of telehealth services. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

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care innovations

JULY 4, 2018

Telehealth — i.e., the process of digital healthcare delivery — is rapidly transforming many of the fundamental aspects of healthcare, including: Improving communications and strengthening the bond between patients and clinicians. H2: Checklist: Choosing the Right Telehealth Company. Offers a turnkey telehealth solution.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

Herein Lies the Problem The digital behavioral health industry is on target to reach a quarter-trillion market by 2031, with profits going to investors who often are not typically concerned with licensing boards, professional associations, or clinician duties. If you don’t like it, you can leave, or they will fire you. Plain and simple.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

This gets to transparency, regarding how these companies communicate privacy policies to users; and, for health care, this speaks to patients’ concerns about their healthcare privacy. Many personal information flows don’t fall under the HIPAA umbrella if the company isn’t a business associate.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As part of this transformation, there are a growing number of roles that can be performed virtually – such as grant administrators, clinical trial coordinators, or telehealth care providers – although some workers, like emergency room physicians, must still be present onsite. So what’s causing this hesitancy?

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care innovations

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Virtual clinical trials are leveraging the power of telehealth technologies like remote patient monitoring and wearable mHealth devices to conduct safe and effective research at a lower cost by doing so remotely, as opposed to standard (and expensive) locations like a hospital or university medical center. Contact us here for more details.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 21, 2020

The goal was – and still is – preventing costly duplicate healthcare expenses and taking better, more informed care of patients. “The HIE technology was both HIPAA- and ePHI privacy-compliant. A patient’s health information is presented to users as data types categorized in an organized fashion.”

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 7, 2023

In this article, we will explore the 5 best practices for home health monitors to boost patient safety and reduce costs. By using these devices, patients can more easily manage their health and report any concerning changes to their healthcare providers. Implement Telehealth Services.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 10, 2023

They must communicate health information in a clear and understandable manner, taking into consideration the patient’s health literacy and cultural background. Use Clear and Simple Language: Healthcare professionals should use plain language and avoid medical jargon when communicating health information to patients.

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In Hand Health

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Even as I write this, the momentum of telehealth is bulldozing its way through dated reimbursement policies. Over the past two months, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun shifting its policies in favor of telemedicine and telehealth services. But where will those profits come from? PT is not far behind.

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GlobalMed

APRIL 7, 2020

Correctional leaders have asked how to provide medical care without inmates leaving the facilities. What’s the difference between telehealth, telemedicine and virtual care? Telehealth has evolved beyond the Direct-To-Consumer video calls that treat ear infections and the common cold. Not at all. Is there a long learning curve?

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 23, 2023

Coach them on what to look for in phishing attacks, how to report issues, and who to go to if they have questions. In 2023, convenience is now a patient demand, hackers understand how to take advantage of such virtual practices, and the industry has yet to widely implement the security measures needed to combat these growing threats.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Your role in this process is essential for the success of remote monitoring programs because patients need someone they can trust with their health data. Patients need an opportunity to feel comfortable enough with their provider so that they want to share their personal health information with them.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Your role in this process is essential for the success of remote monitoring programs because patients need someone they can trust with their health data. Patients need an opportunity to feel comfortable enough with their provider so that they want to share their personal health information with them.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

If you ask it to write a summary of my work using the command line of “summarize the telehealth or telemedicine research into legal issues conducted by Marlene Maheu,” it will give you a place to start. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in behavioral health have been in discussion for almost a decade.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 5, 2024

Telehealth platforms Telehealth platforms serve as the communication hub between patients and healthcare providers in the realm of RPM. Furthermore, telehealth platforms now offer integrated scheduling and appointment reminders, streamlining the process of managing COPD care remotely while ensuring adherence to treatment plans.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 10, 2023

If you ask it to write a summary of my work using the command line of “summarize the telehealth or telemedicine research into legal issues conducted by Marlene Maheu,” it will give you a place to start. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in behavioral health have been in discussion for almost a decade.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 10, 2023

If you ask it to write a summary of my work using the command line of “summarize the telehealth or telemedicine research into legal issues conducted by Marlene Maheu,” it will give you a place to start. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in behavioral health have been in discussion for almost a decade.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MAY 9, 2023

It can provide real-time answers to patient questions, offer guidance on health topics, send reminders about medications or appointments, and increase patient engagement. These AP-powered chatbots can augment telehealth by reaching people who otherwise would not receive care, improving outcomes, and increasing access to quality care.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

Traditionally, we think about interoperability as HIEs (health information exchanges), but in 2024 I expect to see new models emerge. Decision support based on a patient’s complete health profile will become instantly available. Healthcare is undergoing a digital transformation, and innovation is accelerating.

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