Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 18, 2020

On today's HIMSSCast, host Jonah Comstock talks to Kajeet's Director of Strategy, Dominic Marcellino, about some of the different roadblocks to secure, reliable connectivity and how to approach tackling them. The current state of health data interoperability. Making health data not just readable, but useful.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Following the release of a report by STAT and The Markup, which found 49 of 50 telehealth startups may fall short of legal requirements for HIPAA compliance, a bipartisan group of US senators has fiercely criticized several prominent telehealth startups for sharing patient data with Facebook, Google, and other major advertising platforms.

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Health Populi

MARCH 21, 2019

That means we need a code of data ethics, and for that Andy cited Accenture’s report on Building Digital Trust with 12 principles for using data for good.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 8, 2024

We talk a lot about sharing data and how it will improve patient outcomes and interoperability, but do we talk enough about how to do it safely? Most of the data that we are looking to share is highly sensitive health information, the kind of information that cybercriminals love to hold for ransom.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 25, 2020

Hospitals and practices that had never before deployed virtual-care tools learned quickly how to integrate them. But if telehealth is relatively easy to roll out and scale up, keeping the massive amounts of structured and unstructured data it generates is something more of a challenge. " Geoffrey Lottenberg, Berger Singerman.

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Health Populi

JULY 31, 2023

Nearly all patients are concerned about their medical records getting leaked or breached, which is The State of Patient Privacy , the title of a consumer study from Health Gorilla with a headline finding that “Patients don’t trust Big Tech with their health data.”

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 10, 2022

Jane Doe, a patient at UCSF Medical Center and Dignity Health Medical Foundation, has filed a lawsuit against Facebook’s parent company in relation to its health data privacy practices. More About Facebook’s Meta Lawsuit & Data Privacy in Healthcare. HIPAA Compliant Cybersecurity: Practical Implementation Tips.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 11, 2021

Data literacy, the ability to comprehensive one’s “numbers” displayed in lab test results and other patient-facing clinical communications. Medical literacy, such as understanding medical instructions following up procedures, lab tests, and inpatient discharges to the home.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 16, 2023

A February 2023 report published by researcher Joanne Kim outlines the results of a two-month study of how data brokers sell sensitive data mental health data collected from mHealth mental health apps. 4 What Are Data Brokers and How Can They Hurt Your Clients?

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 15, 2023

.” OCR’s Allegation of Cerebral Telehealth The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the US Health and Human Services department in charge of investigating and sanctioning HIPAA violations, has posted the results of their current investigation of Cerebral. HIPAA investigations don’t occur in a vacuum.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 23, 2023

The modern healthcare IT team must possess an array of emerging skills that allow practices to share data while ensuring that no one but the intended targets gain access to it. Let’s explore the evolution of data protection in the healthcare industry and how the best teams protect it.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 6, 2024

By using connected medical devices, healthcare providers can track patients' conditions in real time, collecting vital health data continuously or at scheduled intervals without the need for in-person visits. If deemed suitable, the healthcare provider writes a prescription and explains how to use the device.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Healthcare IT Today received a demo from Rajat Mukherji at Spectrum Enterprise on how to monitor network traffic in the hospital and at home – including temperature and humidity sensors in key locations. Read more… Making Healthcare App Development and FHIR Data Access Easy. Cynthia Casatelli at e4.health

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2023

In fact, a recent JAMA Health Forum report indicates that from 2016 to 2021, the annual number of ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector more than doubled. Broader security training is also necessary, such as how to lock workstations and the importance of protecting both personal and work devices while traveling or in public areas.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 19, 2023

Among them was a depiction of the medical caduceus and the term “HIPAA.” US Justice Department Privacy Update The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division withdrew three policies to clarify its position on sharing sensitive patient data on February 3, 2023. See Section 1.5

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Patients are embracing the notion of monitoring their health every day, but health systems aren’t , John Lynn discovered in a chat with Rich Steinle and Scott Pradels at Carium. The conversation also covered how to remove barriers to adoption of remote monitoring technology.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Thankfully, because of RPM, patient monitoring becomes easier for physicians because it gives patients access to care by having devices such as weight scales, blood pressure monitor, to name a few, to track their own health data. How to Implement RPM in Your Practice. Train your staff on how to use RPM.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2022

How to Use Wearable Devices in Healthcare. Wearables can often use smartphones to either collect or collect and transmit data from wearables, typically by a wireless sensor that connects to the smartphone using Bluetooth technology. To properly transmit images with PHI would be to use a HIPAA-compliant texting service or EHR.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 22, 2022

RPM software is a tool that allows healthcare providers to monitor a patient’s health remotely using electronic devices. This can include using connected devices to monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, as well as other health data such as medication adherence and symptoms.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

AUGUST 16, 2024

Consider devices that offer reliable data transmission and have a strong support system for troubleshooting issues. Patients need to understand how to use the devices and the importance of their engagement in the monitoring process. Staff should be trained on how to set up devices, interpret data, and respond to alerts.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 23, 2023

Coach them on what to look for in phishing attacks, how to report issues, and who to go to if they have questions. In 2023, convenience is now a patient demand, hackers understand how to take advantage of such virtual practices, and the industry has yet to widely implement the security measures needed to combat these growing threats.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Marlena Herrera, Director, Customer Success at Protegrity The alignment and culmination of technologies and standards to address interoperability and data sharing will improve the ability of providers to provide quality healthcare services to their patients.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 9, 2023

Telehealth.org readers will also recall the January 4 research report titled, Some Telehealth Platforms Are Tracking Sensitive Patient Data: Are They Violating HIPAA ? It showed how 49 or 50 telehealth platforms investigated by researchers shared sensitive healthcare data with marketing companies. Read More

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Telehealth is the use of electronic information and communication technologies to provide health-related services remotely, such as virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and patient education. This data can then be used to monitor and efficiently manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

Christoph Pedain, Business Leader, Hospital Patient Monitoring at Philips By the end of 2024, we will see significant moves by hospitals and health systems embracing readiness for Service-Oriented Device Connectivity (SDC). Decision support based on a patient’s complete health profile will become instantly available.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 29, 2024

RPM uses technology to collect medical and health data from patients in one location and electronically transmit this information securely to healthcare providers in a different location. The data can include vital signs, weight, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and other significant health metrics.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 13, 2024

To support the responsible and safe use of AI technology, it is critical that regulatory bodies introduce standards that dictate the network security measures that must be taken, new HIPAA considerations for AI technology, and put in place frameworks that prevent inequities.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 31, 2024

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services are revolutionizing chronic disease management, allowing healthcare providers and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to remotely monitor patient health data and intervene proactively. Ongoing Monitoring: Continuously monitor patient data and adjust the treatment plan as needed.

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Lloyd Price

MAY 17, 2023

Educating healthcare workers about cyber security: Healthcare workers should be educated about cyber security risks and how to protect medical devices from attack. This includes teaching patients how to spot phishing attacks and how to protect their personal information.

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Mend

AUGUST 22, 2023

Records release authorization form: A patient can use this form to allow the sharing of mental health data with specific people that they choose. It allows for secure, controlled sharing of mental health records as needed. Mend is 100% secure, confidential, and HIPAA-compliant telehealth software.

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Redox

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

There is a delicate balance that organizations must strike between using FHIR APIs where possible, while having to maintain expertise and knowledge for how to exchange data with organizations using alternative standards. To meet these regulatory requirements, many digital health enterprises have focused on implementing FHIR.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

Among them was a depiction of the medical caduceus and the term “HIPAA.” US Justice Department Privacy Update The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division withdrew three policies to clarify its position on sharing sensitive patient data on February 3, 2023. See Section 1.5 Read More

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Healthcare Exchange Standards

AUGUST 3, 2016

There are many standards efforts to develop support for Patient directed Authorization to their health data. Addressing many different perspectives including BAA, Government reporting, and special sensitive health topics. One can't simply have a code "HIPAA" which is understood everywhere as meaning the same thing.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

RPM devices are becoming increasingly common in the healthcare industry, and this guide will provide an overview of how they work, their benefits, and how to choose and use the right device for your needs. Each is designed to collect specific health data and monitor specific conditions.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

Current Health then uses AI to identify those at risk of disease and proactively alert physicians to potential issues, driving earlier intervention and treatment. For these reasons, Current Health can be valuable to health systems as they navigate the surge of patients requiring care due to COVID-19, the vendor said.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 7, 2023

With the ability to have more health information at their fingertips thanks to this technology, patients can be educated on how to properly manage their conditions and make healthy lifestyle choices. The company’s Intelligent Cloud Server ensures the secure transmission and storage of data.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Who Can Provide and How to Bill Eligible Medical Providers While billing for RPM requires supervision from a qualified healthcare professional with a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, the good news is that much of the program administration can be handled by other skilled clinical staff, freeing up physicians’ time.

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