Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 16, 2024

In the video interview below, we sat down with Dr. Sarna and Jackie Rice, VP and CIO at Frederick Health , to discuss these challenges and Frederick Health’s work with the Backline team to address them. This has positive effects on burn-out, mental health, and effectiveness.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Harbor is a nonprofit mental health and substance use disorder treatment provider based in Toledo, Ohio, that has been addressing community needs for more than 100 years. Telehealth providers had Vidyo installed on their computers and were also provided with cameras and speakers to enhance the video and communication quality.

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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. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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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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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In addition to highlighting the Patient’s Bill of Rights, NABIP’s keynotes and general sessions will speak to similar topics being brainstormed at VIVE this week — including mental health, maternal health, pharmacy and prescription drugs (pricing, PBMs), population health, and Medicare and Medicaid innovations.

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Clocktree

MARCH 25, 2019

Seattle-area startup Clocktree offers a service for patients to find and receive therapy from mental health, relationship, addiction and nutrition counselors. Providers can connect through video and messaging with their patients, and the platform also gives counselors a HIPAA-compliant place to store notes, videos and documents.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Emergency departments (EDs) nationwide face numerous challenges, including the demand issue of many mental health patients and few mental health professionals to serve them. How Emergency Telehealth Can Reduce Mental Health Delays. The spoke team relays information to the hub team and performs procedures.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 31, 2020

Before the pandemic struck earlier this year, Central Kansas Mental Health Center in Salina, Kansas, had a small telehealth setup that started out of necessity over a lack of doctors available in its rural area. This setup has worked well for the mental health center over the last few years. THE PROBLEM. MARKETPLACE.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 17, 2023

While the official end of the public health emergency (PHE) was extended to April 2023 for many federal government programs, two federal actions will further extend the deadline for federal Medicare reimbursement until at least December 31, 2024. Other repercussions of the end of the PHE include the return of HIPAA and licensure enforcement.

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TheraNest

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Reading Time: 6 Minutes By now, you’ve probably read or watched a bunch of articles and videos telling you how to use ChatGPT for work. With AI being added to every facet of our lives, we decided to take a look at whether AI could actually be used for your mental and behavioral health practice.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Pasadena, California-based Heritage Clinic, a division of the Center for Aging Resources, provides mental health services in Los Angeles County to older adults experiencing substantive and persistent mental health concerns. Clinicians have always utilized technology for documentation in the electronic health record.

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Health Populi

MARCH 2, 2021

The first chart illustrates consumers’ use of digital health tools, showing that online health information and online provider reviews. But the big growth areas were for live video telemedicine, wearable tech, and digital health tracking. Health Populi’s Hot Points: Digital health tools generate data.

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TheraNest

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Unlike the secure and HIPAA-compliant telehealth video platform provided by TheraNest, Apple’s FaceTime is not HIPAA compliant and therefore should never be used to see clients or complete telehealth sessions. However, even with the bug fixed FaceTime remains a non-HIPAA compliant platform for telehealth sessions.

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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. And some indicated their hesitation to evaluate new patients over the phone or on video rather than in person.

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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. Discussing the firm’s latest research into patient experience, the study of 3,000 U.S.

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Digital Health Hub

JULY 18, 2022

The term “Mental Health” has always had a negative connotation associated with it, indicating that people with mental health issues are very different from other “healthy” people. In fact, every single person suffers from some type of “mental health” issue at some point in their lives.

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Digital Health Hub

JULY 18, 2022

The term “Mental Health” has always had a negative connotation associated with it, indicating that people with mental health issues are very different from other “healthy” people. In fact, every single person suffers from some type of “mental health” issue at some point in their lives.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

For Executive Mental Health in Los Angeles, California, and the clients served by Executive Mental Health, these restrictions created two significant problems related to the continuation of patient care and the safety of clinicians and ancillary staff. Kalechstein, president and CEO of Executive Mental Health.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 26, 2020

In order to provide needed services in rural communities where professional behavioral health services are virtually unavailable, Bridge needed to provide services via telehealth. Bridge evaluated a few HIPAA-compliant telehealth programs and Zoom’s was determined the best and most cost-effective for the agency’s purposes.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 30, 2020

” Additionally, VIM has a vibrant mental health program, she added. VIM staff knew continuing to support their patients’ mental health needs would be crucial during this highly stressful time. The other technology that the Bend clinic had quickly been becoming familiar with was video conferencing.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2021

It has nine licensed mental health professionals on staff, all committed to providing thorough delivery of psychiatric care based on the latest research. Staff would have to juggle multiple windows between the EHR and the video call; it wasn't a smooth operation. Nor was it HIPAA-compliant, a major concern.

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TheraNest

MAY 17, 2022

Whether it’s staying up to date on professional development or learning to use new technology, we’ve compiled some free resources for mental and behavioral health providers. Mental Health Literacy The CDC outlines these three free university courses about communication, learning and teaching mental health literacy.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 1, 2023

On February 22, 2023, Amazon Health announced the acquisition of One Medical , a membership-based primary care practice with an impressive footprint. One Medical has been offering 24/7 virtual care services, on-site labs, preventive care, chronic care management, care for common illnesses and mental health concerns for 15 years.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

COVID-19 has created another health crisis in this country – a massive increase in depression and other mental health issues associated with being isolated. The automated Google Meet video conference invitations saved schedulers hours of time each day. THE PROBLEM. " MEETING THE CHALLENGE. ADVICE FOR OTHERS.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 3, 2023

" The company says the HIPAA-compliant system can help patients avoid the skyrocketing costs of assisted living and in-home care and help address caregiver shortages, and claims the virtual caregiver offers better oversight and care coordination. "It's kind of like an extra person in the house. It's kind of like company."

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 25, 2023

Telehealth software platforms connect healthcare providers and patients via video or voice calls, mobile apps, or online portals and can be used for real-time or delayed communication styles. Will HIPAA compliance cost more? HIPAA compliance. Watch for hidden costs, such as undisclosed upgrades or maintenance fees.

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Digital Health Global

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

One Medical’s seamless in-office and 24/7 virtual care services, on-site labs, and programs for preventive care, chronic care management, common illnesses, and mental health concerns have been delighting people for the past 15 years. How do Amazon and One Medical protect private health information?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Hims & Hers has grown rapidly across both of its lines – for men and for women – supporting care for many conditions that patients often feel uncomfortable talking about, including sexual health, mental health, contraception and hair loss. We follow HIPAA guidelines and employ strict access controls.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

Telehealth software platforms connect healthcare providers and patients via video or voice calls, mobile apps, or online portals and can be used for real-time or delayed communication styles. Will HIPAA compliance cost more? HIPAA compliance. Watch for hidden costs, such as undisclosed upgrades or maintenance fees.

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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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Mend

MARCH 27, 2023

Two areas that saw growth in digital health include behavioral and mental health services. The frequency of these visits far exceeded general health visits. FQHCs and RHCs were critical in providing behavioral and mental health care to underserved communities during the PHE. Mend is here to help.

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Mend

MARCH 1, 2022

Whether you are treating physical or mental health concerns, selecting the right one can be an overwhelming task. When there isn’t enough bandwidth connectivity available to meet with a doctor using video and audio, providers can quickly call the patient’s mobile or landline using a dialer feature. . • Reliable.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 10, 2021

They had developed business associate agreements (BAAs) for HIPAA compliance over four years ago, thousands of which had been in place across the U.S. prior to the pandemic — from Federally Qualified Health Clinics to some of the largest tertiary centers of excellence in the world, Ron explained.

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Mend

APRIL 4, 2023

After December 31, 2024, these sites can no longer offer virtual visits relating to non-behavioral/mental health care. In 2025, these sites can serve as distant providers only for behavioral and mental health visits. This applies only to certain non-behavioral/mental telehealth services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 27, 2020

UPIC's services are HIPAA-compliant, Tucker said. UPIC will use a HIPAA-compliant electronic health record, and she said leadership does "spot checks" to ensure confidentiality among coaches providing care. Although most of the services are via video, telephone also is an option if needed.

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TheraNest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Therapists can struggle with compliance in various areas, ranging from HIPAA to telehealth or advertising. For client communications, we highly recommend using your EHR to send protected health information (PHI) while staying HIPAA compliant. Your EHR may provide a telehealth solution that fits your requirements.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

Dr. Fortier, a psychotherapist who conducts sessions via telehealth using a video conferencing tool. Fortier and Carols damaged the therapeutic alliance and led to Jorge’ wish to terminate care serves to spotlight the vital role language plays in understanding and treating mental health issues.

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