Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 8, 2023

Introduction The mental health challenges faced by Generation Z (born in 1997 or later) are reaching alarming levels, with high school and college students experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Unfortunately, the healthcare resources available to them are often limited.

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Mend

MARCH 27, 2023

The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) has been in place for three years. Two areas that saw growth in digital health include behavioral and mental health services. The frequency of these visits far exceeded general health visits. This policy change relates specifically to mental health visits.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

San Francisco-based Osmind announced today that its electronic health record system for mental health clinicians has integrated Zoom virtual visits within its technology platform as part of the company's regulatory-compliant ISV Partner Program. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Mend

APRIL 4, 2023

As we head closer to the public health emergency (PHE) end date of May 11, 2023, providers must prepare for changes. After December 31, 2024, these sites can no longer offer virtual visits relating to non-behavioral/mental health care. As the PHE ends, it’s essential to know what is changing so you can prepare.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

After years of federal controversy and conjecture, the White House announced Monday that the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies (PHE) will end on May 11. As noted by Telehealth.org, other repercussions concerning licensure and HIPAA-compliance enforcement also will take immediate effect with the end of the PHE.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

.” Molly and I covered a lot of ground here , starting with the key forces shaping and accelerating virtual care across the continuum.

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Health Populi

MARCH 2, 2021

But another patient side-effect of COVID-19 has been the digital transformation of many patients , documented by data gathered by Rock Health and Stanford Center for Digital Health and analyzed in their latest report explaining how the public health crisis accelerated digital health “beyond its years,” noted in the title of the report.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 13, 2020

Although research supported the efficacy of video telepsychiatry, the National Institute of Mental Health-funded study notes, only 5% of psychiatrists in the Medicare program had ever provided a telemedicine visit. About a third of the interviewed psychiatrists were mostly using the telephone for sessions, Uscher-Pines said.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2021

The third chart bolsters a fact we know-we-know about patients’ faith in health care providers as trusted data stewards : that is that apps recommended by doctors and hospitals more likely make patients feel more comfortable about using them than digital tools not vetted by a trusted source. One pillar of that trust is privacy.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services once again (for the ninth time) extended the public health emergency this past month , stretching it beyond mid-July. But sooner or later, that provision of the Public Health Service Act will draw to a close. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS publication.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The ultimate objective is to authorize telemedicine practices under conditions that align with public health and safety and provide adequate controls against drug diversion. Get up to date on inter-jurisdictional practice, privacy, HIPAA, referrals, risk management, duty to warn, the duty to report, termination, and much more!

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MAY 11, 2023

The ultimate objective is to authorize telemedicine practices under conditions that align with public health and safety and provide adequate controls against drug diversion. Get up to date on inter-jurisdictional practice, privacy, HIPAA, referrals, risk management, duty to warn, the duty to report, termination, and much more!

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

With students receiving care in the school, it will provide faster treatment, opportunities for mental health coverage, higher presenteeism, and less pressure on parents who need to stay at work if possible.”. Basically anyone involved or interested in digital health.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Over the years, while digital technology was quickly advancing, telehealth had a relatively low adoption rate due to poor reimbursement rates and regulatory challenges when it came to patient privacy and HIPAA compliance. This trend in remote access to care has expanded widely and is expected to continue.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 17, 2020

"We must make sure that essential telehealth services do not abruptly end with the public health emergency, especially as we look to reorient our healthcare system to deliver 21st century care," said Kvedar. Dr. Karen S. Rheuban, director of the University of Virginia Center for Telehealth, also spoke in favor of Sen.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 21, 2022

During the Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded reimbursement for telehealth access as a temporary measure. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) also made changes to improve access to health care services using telehealth during the PHE. Telehealth Prescribing Expansion.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 15, 2023

The program also covers services such as dental and vision care, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and long-term care. Medicaid coverage is comprehensive and often covers services that may not be covered by other health insurance programs.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

"Patients residing in relatively remote areas who previously didn't have easy access to a local medical or behavioral health provider now can receive regularly scheduled treatment services at home," said Dr. Ece Tek, chief medical officer, mental health and addiction services at Cornell Scott-Hill.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 10, 2023

By incorporating these strategies into patient education, healthcare professionals can improve patient engagement, increase patient knowledge and self-efficacy, and ultimately achieve better health outcomes. This has enabled patients to receive timely and accurate information about COVID-19, as well as other health conditions.

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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. These activities should be multi-disciplinary, including representatives from the Compliance Department, Information Technology, HIPAA, and Legal.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 22, 2022

health citizens face physical, financial, and mental health challenges of a syndemic, inflation, and stress – all of which will shape peoples’ demand side for health care and digital technology, and a supply side of providers challenged by tech-enabled organizations with design and data chops. Which virus is it?”

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 23, 2021

Like Fisne at Geisinger, Hilburn of Grady Health System has had his hands full with telemedicine during the past year or so. Hilburn said one lesson that Grady has learned is that its telehealth capabilities required significant expansion in order to rise to meet the public health need.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

JANUARY 12, 2021

Providing a quick high-level overview of the recent updates, all payors have extended their telehealth flexibilities to at least the end of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE), which is currently set to end on January 20 th , 2021. HIPAA compliant platform is now required. National Payors.

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TheraNest

MAY 3, 2019

My name is Tiffany Chhuom and I’m a therapist, researcher, and the owner of EthTech: a consulting firm on technology and ethics for mental health professionals. No, you will not talk to them about all their painful life events via text message, even if it’s HIPAA compliant. Learn more about Tiffany at the bottom of this post.

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Continue Education Journal

MAY 28, 2021

Listed below are the current waiver statuses of each state (as of May 28, 2021): State Status Changes (if applicable) Alabama Active – end date TBD – A physician can provide an Alabama resident TeleHealth services as long as the physician holds either a full license or a license to practice across state lines Alaska Active – end date (..)

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Henry Kotula

JUNE 14, 2020

Of those using telehealth, the majority (68 percent) used it to provide mental health services; fewer used it for primary care (30 percent) or management of chronic conditions (21 percent), suggesting that most CHCs with telehealth capabilities prior to COVID-19 were not using it for the most frequent types of services provided at CHCs.

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TheraNest

APRIL 15, 2019

My name is Tiffany Chhuom and I’m a therapist, researcher, and the owner of EthTech: a consulting firm on technology and ethics for mental health professionals. No, you will not talk to them about all their painful life events via text message, even if it’s HIPAA compliant. Learn more about Tiffany at the bottom of this post.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2023

A Surge in Virtual Health Overnight, the pandemic exposed shortcomings in the healthcare system, leading to widespread adoption of virtual care services by patients and clinicians. Their API-driven platform can be aligned to meet brand needs and securely houses patient PII with its built in HIPAA compliance software.

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Clear Arch Health

MAY 18, 2023

This Clear Arch Health podcast episode features American Telemedicine Association (ATA) leadership (Ann Mond Johnson, CEO and Kyle Zebley, Sr. VP of Public Policy) talking about telehealth, the end of the Public Health Emergency, and virtual care going forward. So, the Public Health Emergency official end is May 11th.

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Clear Arch Health

MAY 18, 2023

This Clear Arch Health podcast episode features American Telemedicine Association (ATA) leadership (Ann Mond Johnson, CEO and Kyle Zebley, Sr. VP of Public Policy) talking about telehealth, the end of the Public Health Emergency, and virtual care going forward. So, the Public Health Emergency official end is May 11th.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sherry Rais, Co-Founder and CEO at Enthea Increased focus on mental and emotional well-being: Employers will continue to prioritize mental health benefits, offering more comprehensive coverage and support programs. With an increased number of touch points with the health system comes a more personalized approach to medicine.

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American Well

JULY 13, 2020

This implementation includes integration with M Health’s patient portal and provider mobile application.? The health system performed both scheduled and on-demand visits, and added Amwell?telemedicine telemedicine hubs at two locations for patients needing mental health and addiction therapy. Engagement Excellence.

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