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Psychiatrists 'pleasantly surprised' with transition to telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A qualitative RAND Corporation study finds that psychiatrists offering telemedicine for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic have had largely positive perceptions of the transition. Many, however, say they plan to return to in-person care when possible, due to the challenges psychiatric telemedicine entail. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Telemedicine 101: Answering Your Questions

GlobalMed

Lately, we’ve been hearing from providers who want to adopt telemedicine but haven’t run a virtual program before. So today we’re answering their most common questions – and hopefully helping those of you out there who are just beginning your telemedicine journey. What’s the difference between telehealth, telemedicine and virtual care?

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Telehealth and Cybersecurity: Is Your Crisis Solution Putting You at Risk?

GlobalMed

Name two dominant influences on 21st-century healthcare and it’s a safe bet that telemedicine and cybersecurity would make the list. Some providers have ignored both trends, dismissing the benefits of telemedicine while underestimating the need for a strong cybersecurity program. The answer? Tested and Trusted: GlobalMed Security.

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Why FaceTime Should Absolutely Never Be Used for Teletherapy

TheraNest

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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What Dr. Mariela Fuenmayor Finds Most Rewarding as a Telepsychiatry Provider

Iris Telehealth

So, this is totally private, and the conversation is HIPAA compliant.” I’ve read a lot about nonverbal communication, so I practice that, make sure I’m keeping eye contact, and try not to talk when I’m talking to patients, so they feel that they are my priority. I have four screens in front of me.

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Getting Started with Telehealth

TheraNest

Have you thought about offering telehealth sessions at your private practice? In this guide, we’ll not only provide you the background you need to understand telehealth’s growing demand, but we’ll also dive into what you need to know so you can start offering online therapy options in your own private practice. .

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Getting Started with Telehealth

TheraNest

Have you thought about offering telehealth sessions at your private practice? In this guide, we’ll not only provide you the background you need to understand telehealth’s growing demand, but we’ll also dive into what you need to know so you can start offering online therapy options in your own private practice. .