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Some Telehealth Platforms Are Tracking Sensitive Patient Data: Are They Violating HIPAA?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Responsible clinicians are likely to ask whether sharing protected health information (PHI) by telehealth companies equates to violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Key aspects of HIPAA that might be relevant include: HIPAA requires covered entities (e.g., Clash of the Titans?

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HIPAA Compliance Checklist: How to Protect Patient Data

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires healthcare organizations, including doctors, to maintain the privacy and security of patient data. A practical HIPAA compliance checklist is essential to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. What Is HIPAA Compliance?

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7 Healthcare Technology Trends for 2022

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

HIMSS Future of Healthcare report stated that 80% of healthcare providers plan to increase investment in technology and digital solutions over the next five years. [1] Here are the 7 healthcare technology trends for 2022. Ransomware was used in the attack, and the healthcare data of 1.2 HIPAA Journal.

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What Does ChatGPT Know About Selecting a Telehealth Vendor?

AMD Telemedicine

Another 18% of those surveyed found that there are compatibility issues with existing systems and workflows, not to mention ongoing data security and HIPAA compliance issues. It is essential that you factor in the time it will take to train your team on the new technology. How much does it cost?

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Data Privacy and Security in Healthcare: Navigating the Challenges and Ensuring Patient Trust

Digital Health Global

With the advent of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and various digital health tools, healthcare groups face an increasingly complex challenge in safeguarding the privacy of individuals’ records. Ongoing and routine training is necessary for staff to keep up with technological advancements and best practices.

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Scaling Virtual Consultations

CiscoHealth

Telehealth is the use of electronic information and technology to support remote monitoring, virtual care, distance health care, provider video consultation, clinical communications and health-related training and education. Even before this year, patients were demanding better experiences from their healthcare providers.

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Examining the Influence of DrKumo’s Patient Monitoring in Mitigating Hospital Readmissions among Chronic Patients

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

By implementing proactive management strategies and providing comprehensive support, healthcare providers can break this cycle and improve outcomes for chronic patients. With a focus on leveraging technology to empower patients and enhance care delivery, DrKumo has emerged as a leader in the field of remote patient monitoring.

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