Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Telehealth is here to stay, and it's dramatically changing the healthcare landscape. But can be no telehealth, no virtual visits, and no remote patient monitoring without reliable, secure connectivity – and that's not something to take for granted. The current state of health data interoperability.

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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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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Using APIs can help drive interoperability and make data “liquid” and useable. As health care grows more omnichannel and distributed, cybersecurity will become more challenging at the point-of-care and a big risk for health care providers under current HIPAA regulations.

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Health Populi

APRIL 17, 2023

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

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GlobalMed

JANUARY 5, 2021

As we look back at 2020, we can clearly see that telehealth adoption and use exploded. But not all telehealth solutions are equal – and in their haste to reach patients safely, many healthcare organizations have adopted a simplified video connector that puts their business and patients at risk. The Power of Data-Driven Telehealth.

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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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Health Populi

AUGUST 3, 2023

Logistics and operations addresses information processing, sharing, analyzing, and management — requiring interoperability and data liquidity, along with “nutritious” AI underpinning the analyses to ensure health equity-by-design.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 23, 2024

Familiarity with interoperability standards is also essential, as is the need to stay abreast of evolving compliance requirements. HIPAA), and healthcare data and interoperability standards (Ex., Interoperability: Healthcare systems no longer operate stand-alone. Epic), regulations and compliance requirements (ex.,

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E-CareManagement

JUNE 27, 2021

While there have been many events on interoperability and data sharing, what’s unique here is our focus on the BUSINESS rationale for health data sharing. • Lane, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Clinical Informatics Director, Privacy, Information Security & Interoperability, Sutter Health. Lygeia Ricciardi, President, Clear Voice Consulting.

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E-CareManagement

OCTOBER 19, 2020

While there have been many events on interoperability and data sharing, what’s unique here is our focus on the BUSINESS rationale for health data sharing. • Lane, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Clinical Informatics Director, Privacy, Information Security & Interoperability, Sutter Health. Lygeia Ricciardi, President, Clear Voice Consulting.

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AMD Telemedicine

MARCH 2, 2023

Is Telehealth the Future of Healthcare? Adopting these technologies has been slow for some healthcare providers, and data privacy and interoperability remain challenging for some. Interoperability is another challenge. In addition, healthcare companies are bound to HIPAA and various other industry-specific regulations.

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American Well

JUNE 4, 2018

According to a study by the Health Management Academy, 100% of responding healthcare professionals either already are or at least intend to begin promoting telehealth services in 2018. Better, more than 70% will be receiving reimbursements for services provided via telehealth by the end of the year. In short, launching and scaling up.

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American Well

JUNE 4, 2018

According to a study by the Health Management Academy, 100% of responding healthcare professionals either already are or at least intend to begin promoting telehealth services in 2018. Better, more than 70% will be receiving reimbursements for services provided via telehealth by the end of the year. In short, launching and scaling up.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Being Philips, what underpins that quality and experience is technology; Philips explored telehealth, AI, digital health records (DHRs), and other digital health tools that can engage patients. The second chart details the key barriers preventing clinicians from sharing data with patients. Enhanced data privacy and data protection.

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American Well

DECEMBER 19, 2017

According to a study by the Health Management Academy, 100% of responding healthcare professionals either already are or at least intend to begin promoting telehealth services in 2018. Better, more than 70% will be receiving reimbursements for services provided via telehealth by the end of the year. Getting Started with Telehealth.

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American Well

DECEMBER 19, 2017

According to a study by the Health Management Academy, 100% of responding healthcare professionals either already are or at least intend to begin promoting telehealth services in 2018. Better, more than 70% will be receiving reimbursements for services provided via telehealth by the end of the year. Getting Started with Telehealth.

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Health Populi

MARCH 10, 2020

Six in ten people are open to health and wellness services via virtual channels, over half like the idea of remote monitoring linking with at-home devices, and 1 in 2 people would be open to routine appointments through telehealth. “Privacy” is mentioned over 500 times in the document; “HIPAA,” well over 300.

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Health Populi

APRIL 11, 2019

And we did indeed, from the visible presence of Lyft to help solve the social determinant of health factor of transportation, revenue cycle management tools to address patient payment plans, and a proliferation of telehealth vendors extending services to people where they live and work, 24×7.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

As the next phase in the evolution of interoperability, SDC allows for the secure and near real-time sharing of health data between devices at the point of care, regardless of the manufacturer. Traditionally, we think about interoperability as HIEs (health information exchanges), but in 2024 I expect to see new models emerge.

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Health Populi

MARCH 4, 2018

Digital health innovations will play big roles in supporting that consumer health experience for most health providers: 58% prioritize offering digital tool and information for consumer engagement, and 56% of providers look to develop a range of virtual/telehealth access points. Enter the enterprise health cloud (EHC).

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Bill said long-term and post acute care need the same types of government incentives to implement EHRs that acute care got – and they need to be included in conversations about interoperability regulations. Read more… Lessons From an International Telehealth Deployment.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 31, 2024

These challenges range from technical hurdles, such as ensuring device compatibility and data accuracy, to systemic issues like interoperability and healthcare provider adoption. Interoperability Issues Adopt universal data standards and protocols to facilitate seamless data exchange between RPM systems and healthcare infrastructures.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 19, 2023

Researchers assessed the quality and safety of treatment apps across six categories: app origin and accessibility, privacy and security, clinical foundation, features and engagement, inputs and outputs, and interoperability. As with telehealth platforms claiming HIPAA compliance , claims are often suspect.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

As healthcare systems and providers modernize (or build) their technology stacks, it will be more important than ever to prioritize privacy and to understand new regulations at the state level, from HIPAA, and from the FTC. Lastly, organizations should continue focusing on the Price Transparency Rule.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 10, 2024

Enhancing communication between patients and providers DrKumo RPM facilitates seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers through secure messaging, telehealth consultations, and remote monitoring capabilities.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 12, 2024

RPM encompasses a wide range of devices and technologies, including wearable sensors, wireless monitors, and telehealth platforms, designed to capture and transmit patient data for remote analysis and decision-making by healthcare providers.

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GlobalMed

APRIL 7, 2020

What’s the difference between telehealth, telemedicine and virtual care? Telehealth refers to an umbrella of digital and remote healthcare services, while telemedicine specifically indicates evidence-based care involving medical and behavioral treatment rendered by clinicians. We want EHR interoperability. Not at all.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

Compliance with various laws and regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States, is vital to protect patient privacy and maintain data security. How Does Telehealth Work? Clear policies and guidelines are necessary to ensure ethical and legal practices. CDC (2020).

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 11, 2024

Consider factors such as ease of use, data security, and interoperability to ensure seamless integration into clinical workflows. In 2024, RPM is a game-changer in PTSD care, enabling continuous monitoring of vital signs, medication adherence, and behavioral indicators through wearable devices, mobile applications, and telehealth platforms.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 16, 2022

Interoperability for better outcomes and clinical advances. The goal of Azure Health Data Services is interoperability that drives better patient outcomes and clinical advances. The key to unlocking the data is interoperability across the entire health ecosystem.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Read more… Make Last-Mile Interoperability a Reality. Successful interoperability is about understanding how the sending and receiving vendor formats and sends the data , John learned from a conversation with Loyd Bittle at Innovar Healthcare. Read more… Achieve HIPAA-Compliant Communication for Behavioral Health.

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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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Aging in Place Technology Watch

JANUARY 6, 2020

Verification and HIPAA compliance together will make voice-enabled care plans a reality. Standards for voice services interoperability. In September, the Voice Interoperability Initiative was announced, with the intent of enabling consumers to interact with multiple voice services from a single device.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 4, 2023

Millions of global health citizens have taken to telehealth who never used a health care “digital front door” before. We’ve all been morphing our homes into our personal HealthQuarters since the start of the coronavirus era.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Innovations in healthcare technology, such as enhanced monitoring devices, interoperable systems, and telehealth platforms, are poised to influence the billing landscape. By leveraging our user-friendly and HIPAA-compliant platform, you can navigate the multifaceted landscape of RPM reimbursement with ease.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

Interoperability and artificial intelligence will play a large role in the innovation of healthcare technology in 2024 and will be necessary to control the rising needs in healthcare data management and analytics. 2023 was a tipping point for telehealth treatment. Now it comes down to expanding and protecting access to that treatment.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

Both HIPAA and related state laws create strict guidelines and restrictions on collecting, using, and maintaining patient-protected health information. The Office for Civil Rights, the federal agency responsible for HIPAA enforcement will monitor providers’ AI information platforms and take robust enforcement actions as warranted.

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