Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 31, 2023

Following conversations in Washington and state capitals, the American Telemedicine Association published its new Health Data Privacy Principles this week.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The growing use of APIs in health information technology innovation for patient care has been a boon to speeding development placed in the hands of providers and patients. The goals were to identify risks and vulnerabilities and to develop recommendations for protecting health consumers’ personal health information.

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Clocktree

JUNE 15, 2020

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law passed in 1996 which requires secure handling of an individual’s health information (PHI). This act extends HIPAA security obligations to business associates. Some technical implementation details may change in the future.

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GlobalMed

APRIL 7, 2020

Lately, we’ve been hearing from providers who want to adopt telemedicine but haven’t run a virtual program before. So today we’re answering their most common questions – and hopefully helping those of you out there who are just beginning your telemedicine journey. What’s the difference between telehealth, telemedicine and virtual care?

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Health Populi

MARCH 2, 2021

The first chart illustrates consumers’ use of digital health tools, showing that online health information and online provider reviews. But the big growth areas were for live video telemedicine, wearable tech, and digital health tracking.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

More than 90% of patients prefer providers who offer telemedicine , and 62% of patients prefer to consult with physicians remotely when possible, according to a poll of 1,002 patients from Software Advice.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 25, 2021

Healthcare IT News interviewed Mulcare to dig into the reversion to pre-pandemic regulations, the ethics of telemedicine across state lines, what telehealth technologies can do to increase access, and more. How will physicians and patients approach telemedicine care across state lines ethically?

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

adults 18 and over to determine peoples’ perspectives on personal health information in light of their pandemic era experiences. This study re-confirms the current state of the health consumer who has a “concerned embrace” of technology. ” The coronavirus pandemic has shown U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 1, 2023

The following month, the Journal reported that Froedtert Health posted a loss of $43.5 eVisit purchases Bluestream Health's telehealth eVisit announced it has acquired Bluestream Health to add digital front doors and other tools to its telemedicine platform. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The first graphic shown here illustrates the authors’ view on the digital evolution of HaH from delivery of care (migrating from in-person to fully virtual), telecomms (from telephone to embedded HIPAA-compliant video conferencing), and remote monitoring, moving from patient-reported data of vital signs to wearable sensors.

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TheraNest

DECEMBER 18, 2019

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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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Seeking health information online along with researching other patients’ perspectives on doctors are now as common as booking dinner reservations and reading restaurant reviews, based on Rock Health’s latest health consumer survey, Beyond Wellness for the Healthy: Digital Health Consumer Adoption 2018.

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SightCall

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

For healthcare, rules are defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA regulates how patients’ information must be handled by healthcare professionals (covered entities) and their partners (business associates). Developers Hate HIPAA. Although the U.S.

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GlobalMed

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Name two dominant influences on 21st-century healthcare and it’s a safe bet that telemedicine and cybersecurity would make the list. 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. More than 41 million?telehealth

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This became possible thanks to electronic health records, telemedicine, and cloud solutions. State documents define rules for collecting, storing, processing, and transmitting medical information. AWS solutions require software compatible with HIPAA standards. Currently, ChatGPT does not meet HIPAA standards.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Ensure PHI Compliance with VPN Tunnels The HIPAA Privacy Rule has strong requirements around Protected Health Information (PHI). Creating drag-and-drop virtual private networks (VPNs) encrypts and anonymizes data, which can be effective when sharing patient electronic medical records (EMR) or during telemedicine scenarios.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 27, 2018

Looking for health information online is just part of being a normal, mainstream health consumer, according to the third Rock Health Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey published this week. adults were online health information hunters. By 2017, 8 in 10 U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 18, 2022

Over the past few months, the organizations have deployed telemedicine services to support care in at least a half-a-dozen states, including Texas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana. Army Medical Research and Development Command's Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center. How would NETCCN resolve these problems?

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Mimi Winsberg, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Brightside Health We have been in an uncertain time for regulation around telemedicine, and there are a few key trends to watch. We need to refine the Ryan Haight Act to develop a telemedicine registry that can safely prescribe controlled medication virtually.

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Digital Health Global

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The popularity of telemedicine solutions surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling remote patient consultations and monitoring. Global governments have championed digitizing healthcare records and electronic health information exchange. As digitalization grows, so do concerns over data breaches and unauthorized access.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 12, 2023

From telemedicine and AI-enabled devices to integrations with EHRs, data is at the center of it all and needs to be accessible from an uptime, resiliency, and privacy perspective. Established interoperability standards will facilitate health information and data sharing across outsourced platforms.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 10, 2024

From early telemedicine initiatives to sophisticated wearable devices and mobile applications, RPM has become increasingly integrated into modern healthcare delivery models, offering new opportunities for proactive and personalized patient care.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

1] Growth is expected to continue in areas such as telemedicine, personalized medicine, genomics, and wearables, with organizers developing and delivering Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, Extended Reality (XR), and the Internet of Things (IoT). Telemedicine. HIPAA Journal. million individuals [3]. 2021, August 23).

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Health information management. Telehealth and telemedicine. The top risks based on likelihood of occurrence and their effect on organizations are: Compliance. 340B Drug Pricing Program. Nonphysician contracts. Physician contracts and compensation. Business continuity and disaster recovery. IT governance. Cybersecurity.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 8, 2023

With its convenience and availability, telemedicine ensures that Gen Z can access care even after falling off their parents’ health plans. The Impact on the Healthcare System Enabling Generation Z to take control of their mental health and well-being through accessible tools can transform the healthcare system.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 31, 2022

House of Representatives passed by a 416-12 vote the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID–19 Act of 2021 , which would extend the telehealth flexibilities put in place during the public health emergency until the end of 2024. Preventive care delivery platform Fullscript has joined the athenahealth Marketplace app store.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

In 2023, HIMSS will not only be working to prop up telehealth further with really strong data on how these services help patients to achieve broader reform, but will also work at the state level with licensing boards to discuss how telemedicine can reach more patients. Part 2 – with HIPAA.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Even if a technology markets itself as HIPAA compliant, there still needs to be extra safeguards in place. HIPAA does not have specific telehealth requirements, meaning a telehealth provider must meet the same HIPAA requirements as in-person care. Privacy and security. Providers must also abide by any other state privacy laws.

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American Well

MAY 9, 2018

As telehealth’s stroke treatment use continues to grow, Avizia remains committed to ensuring physicians and executives are informed regarding current industry standards. That is why we are sharing the Recent Stroke Guidelines from the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) regarding stroke treatment.

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American Well

MAY 9, 2018

As telehealth’s stroke treatment use continues to grow, Avizia remains committed to ensuring physicians and executives are informed regarding current industry standards. That is why we are sharing the Recent Stroke Guidelines from the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) regarding stroke treatment.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

With support for multi-cloud deployments, telemedicine and personalized health, patient and clinician devices, and IoT devices deployed in the home, perimeter security will no longer be enough. The HIPAA Security Rule was drafted in 2003 and has not been substantively updated since that time.

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American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

American Well is integrated with Apple Health to allow telehealth physicians to immediately access and track a patient’s health information with just one click. This integration is key for chronic patients and population health management. We define both terms as a remote consultation between a doctor and a patient.

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American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

American Well is integrated with Apple Health to allow telehealth physicians to immediately access and track a patient’s health information with just one click. This integration is key for chronic patients and population health management. We define both terms as a remote consultation between a doctor and a patient.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 26, 2022

Within the ecosystem, Healthie has the most comprehensive, feature-rich, and flexible option for delivering and scaling a digital, virtual-first health experience. The platform sits at the center of provider and customer interaction, housing the business, operational, financial, and health information for customers.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 30, 2020

Health information management has seen many new processes quickly evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following is a guest article by Diana Warner, MS, RHIA, CHPS, CPHI, FAHIMA, Director, Client Relations and Account Management at MRO.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 8, 2023

With its convenience and availability, telemedicine ensures that Gen Z can access care even after falling off their parents’ health plans. The Impact on the Healthcare System Enabling Generation Z to take control of their mental health and well-being through accessible tools can transform the healthcare system.

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American Well

JULY 17, 2017

American Telemedicine Association 2017 Telestroke Guidelines. As the fifth most common cause of death and the leading cause of long-term adult disability in the world, strokes pose a widespread public health dilemma. The post New Telestroke Guidelines: What you need to know appeared first on American Well.

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