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Can Healthcare Professionals Share HIPAA PHI without Written Consent?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

According to the US Department of Human Services (HHS), healthcare professionals can share HIPAA-protected health information (HIPAA PHI) with one another without written content in several circumstances. Also, it bears mentioning that the information below is not necessarily relevant if the client is a child.

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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. 6 Reasons To Use A HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platform. Protecting Client Privacy.

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Why FaceTime Should Absolutely Never Be Used for Teletherapy

TheraNest

Unlike the secure and HIPAA-compliant telehealth video platform provided by TheraNest, Apple’s FaceTime is not HIPAA compliant and therefore should never be used to see clients or complete telehealth sessions. However, even with the bug fixed FaceTime remains a non-HIPAA compliant platform for telehealth sessions.

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Telehealth and Cybersecurity: Is Your Crisis Solution Putting You at Risk?

GlobalMed

The black market price tag of stolen protected health information (PHI) can go for $60 a record, compared to roughly $1 for a credit card or social security number. Right now, some of you may be thinking, “We’re safe; our video-only solution wasn’t HIPAA compliant at first but it definitely is now.” NIST 800-66 – HIPAA.

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Telemedicine 101: Answering Your Questions

GlobalMed

Look for a software solution that can update patient data so you can reduce costs and offer the most informed care possible. A good program offers many benefits to hospital systems, private practices and the community at large. Your solution should be HIPAA compliant and ideally hosted in a HITRUST-certified environment.