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HHS puts out new notice on audio-only telehealth and HIPAA

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Health and Human Services has issued new guidance describing how HIPAA covered entities can use remote communication technologies to provide audio-only telehealth services. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND. The HHS public health emergency declaration was recently extended again, but it won't last forever.

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3 Ways to Achieve HIPAA-Compliant Communication for Behavioral Health

Healthcare IT Today

All practices must comply with HIPAA, as well as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Technology plays a crucial role in HIPAA-compliant communication for behavioral health. Embracing Secure EHR Software and Patient Portal Effective EHR software helps ensure HIPAA-compliant interactions.

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Osmind EHR integrates Zoom for psychiatry telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Clinicians create a virtual mental health appointment using Zoom's secure, HIPAA-compliant video technology, share that link with the patient and launch the online meeting directly from the Osmind patient app. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS publication. ON THE RECORD.

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Visibly Launches Real-Time Video Consultations Through Merger With EyecareLive

Healthcare IT Today

In collaboration with EyecareLive, Visibly will launch real-time video visits between optometrists and patients, allowing for more comprehensive vision consultations. ” This merger exemplifies Visibly’s commitment to creating innovative solutions and advancements in digital healthcare.

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OCR will ease restrictions on telehealth tech during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The HHS Office for Civil Rights announced on Tuesday that during the coronavirus pandemic it will use discretion when enforcing HIPAA-compliance for telehealth communications tools. OCR does note, however, that healthcare providers should notify patients that such third-party apps may pose privacy risks. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Telehealth working ‘beyond our wildest dreams’ at Chicago’s Rush

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Prior to the pandemic, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, had been using Adobe Media Server integrated with its Epic electronic health record for telehealth video visits. Healthcare IT News recently compiled a comprehensive list of these vendors with detailed descriptions. THE PROBLEM. ” MARKETPLACE.

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Athenahealth launches new EHR-embedded telehealth tool

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Athenahealth announced this week that it had launched an embedded telehealth tool to allow practitioners to conduct virtual visits without having to download separate software or use another third-party app. " WHY IT MATTERS.

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