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OCR will ease restrictions on telehealth tech during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The HHS Office for Civil Rights announced on Tuesday that during the coronavirus pandemic it will use discretion when enforcing HIPAA-compliance for telehealth communications tools. " Wherever possible, providers should use telehealth tools from vendors that are HIPAA compliant and will enter into business-associate agreements, said OCR.

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HIPAA Enforcement Discretion for HIPAA Business Associates to Share Health Data with Public Health Organizations

Healthcare IT Today

OCR (Office for Civil Rights) inside of HHS which is in charge of HIPAA enforcement has issued another notice of enforcement discretion. Roger Severino, OCR Director, announced that OCR will exercise it’s enforcement discretion and not impose penalties for violations of certain HIPAA provisions.

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Why Therapists Should Use HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platforms During COVID-19

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Although the OCR has temporarily lifted regulations regarding HIPAA-compliance and telehealth platforms, it is still best practice to use a HIPAA secure telehealth platform to deliver mental health care to your clients. 6 Reasons To Use A HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platform. Protecting Client Privacy.

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Aktivolabs Earns HIPAA Certification and Launches Operations in the United States

Digital Health Global

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aktivolabs, a digital health science company, announced today HIPAA compliance and the launch of its operations in the United States. We respond to this spending challenge with our expansion to the US and recent HIPAA certification to be a trusted partner in the US. A Mitsui & Co.

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The Digital Consumer, Increasingly Connected to Health Devices; Parks Associates Kicking Off #CES2021

Health Populi

households with broadband have at least one connected health device, which could be a smart watch, a fitness tracker (such as Fitbit), connected exercise equipment (like a Peloton and the NordicTrack Vault), a heart rate monitor (like OMRON’s HeartGuide), a weight scale (like Withings smart scales), or a sleep monitor (e.g.,

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The Doctor Will See You Now…At Home? The AMA Launches a Health at Home Framework

Health Populi

More than 50% of people would take and monitor their temperature, measure their weight/BMI, monitor blood pressure, submit exercise and diet logs, monitor heart rate, submit a urine sample, and submit a mental health log. 45% of folks would do blood glucose tests at home, 39% a cholesterol test, and 35% screen for diabetes.

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Home Exercise Programs Can Deliver Revenue Along With Better Outcomes

In Hand Health

Home exercise programs are part of physical therapy. Others send photocopied exercises. Discover the untapped potential of home exercise programs. Most agree home exercise programs are the key to faster outcomes for patients. “Why would I charge patients extra for exercises,” you say.