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HHS puts out new notice on audio-only telehealth and HIPAA

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Health and Human Services has issued new guidance describing how HIPAA covered entities can use remote communication technologies to provide audio-only telehealth services. WHY IT MATTERS. ON THE RECORD.

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HIPAA Compliant Telehealth

Telebehavioral Health Institute

HIPAA Compliant Telehealth and Apple AirPlay As more providers turn to telehealth, they are looking to new technologies. Since many providers weren’t previously offering telehealth services they have opted for an easy solution, using their iPhones to conduct sessions. The … Read more.

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Some Telehealth Platforms Are Tracking Sensitive Patient Data: Are They Violating HIPAA?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

According to a recent study by MarkUp and STAT, 49 out of 50 telehealth platforms share sensitive data in ways that may harm healthcare clients and patients. Key aspects of HIPAA that might be relevant include: HIPAA requires covered entities (e.g., They may or may not be governed by HIPAA. Clash of the Titans?

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3 Ways to Achieve HIPAA-Compliant Communication for Behavioral Health

Healthcare IT Today

All practices must comply with HIPAA, as well as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Technology plays a crucial role in HIPAA-compliant communication for behavioral health. Embracing Secure EHR Software and Patient Portal Effective EHR software helps ensure HIPAA-compliant interactions.

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Telehealth, HIPAA compliance and innovation tracking

Aging in Place Technology Watch

For the past two days, it’s apparent that the seemingly forever slow growth of telehealth adoption has entered a new, “When can I have that? But the interest and use of telehealth in senior living has been accelerating since April 2019, when Medicare Advantage plans began covering it. You’re ready for telehealth, having used Skype.

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HIPAA Penalties Suspended for Telehealth During Covid-19 National Emergency

Healthcare IT Today

Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the news that enforcement of HIPAA penalties around telehealth, patient communication, and remote communication technologies will be suspended during the Covid-19 National Emergency and will go into effect immediately.

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Using HIPAA compliant software is a must in the post-pandemic world

Clocktree

We’ve all witnessed the boom in telehealth over the last year. While some in-person visits are safe now, many clients like the convenience of telehealth and wish to keep video visits as an option. At the onset of the pandemic, HIPAA compliance requirements for telehealth were relaxed. How Clocktree safeguards your data.

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