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The Importance of Patient Portal Usability

Healthcare IT Today

Sharing of Data in a Patient Portal Most patients are familiar with HIPAA and of course, expect data to be kept securely in accordance with HIPAA requirements. He completed a psychiatry residency at the University of Florida and his addiction psychiatry fellowship at Northwestern University.

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Mount Sinai-linked computer pads keep patients at home during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

I lead a weekly meeting with the vendor and our IT leadership to review new specifications, review use data and assess the need for further device modifications – constantly trying to make these devices more user-friendly, using patient and provider feedback.” “We do not allow integration with other systems at this point.

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How Hims & Hers built a business entirely centered on telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Under her leadership, Hims & Hers was able to stand up multiple services during the pandemic, as well. We follow HIPAA guidelines and employ strict access controls. Early in the pandemic, the company launched mental health and primary care service lines. With that said, this is a fast-growing business within our company.

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Headspace Health Lays Off 181 Therapists Overnight, Denying Termination Notice to Clients

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Although it took a few months, companies such as BetterHelp and Cerebral were investigated and fined by the Federal Trade Commission and the Office of Civil Rights, the US government’s enforcement arm for HIPAA. If our leadership doesn’t act in an interprofessional, visible way now, when?

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The 2020 Amwell Client Awards

American Well

At a time of tremendous stress and uncertainty for our healthcare system and our nation as a whole, the health plans and health systems recognized in the four categories below have shown exceptional vision and leadership in scaling virtual care and improving health outcomes for individuals and communities. Leadership Alignment.

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Bonus Features, HLTH Edition – November 15, 2022 – News from Amwell, Epic, Google, MEDITECH, Microsoft, and more, plus the dates for HLTH Europe

Healthcare IT Today

Outcomes4Me found that more than half of healthcare organizations are non-compliant with HIPAA and don’t honor individuals’ right to access their health records. Twill and e-Psychiatry are working together to increase access to psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists for high-acuity patients.