TheraNest

MARCH 18, 2020

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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Telebehavioral Health Institute

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

As this technology grows, so should the knowledge base of clinicians who share protected health information with or about clients and patients via texting with patients. Text messaging is a quick, efficient, and minimalist form of communication that gets to the point but leaves a written record of facts and other helpful information.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2021

And most patients would also want access to information on their mental, behavioral, and substance use history. A newer category of personal health information, social determinants of health, garners well over one-half of Americans’ interest in access that data. One pillar of that trust is privacy.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

HIPAA Compliant Appointment Scheduling for Mental Health Professionals Online appointment scheduling tools are a convenient way for patients to book appointments. However, when using a software platform that has access to protected health information, it is important to consider its … Read more.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Mental health and addiction professionals are legally required to ensure that patients and clients can trust their private information is protected. Maintaining the privacy of that information is known as the clinician’s duty to maintain confidentiality. HIPAA Guidelines for Mental Health Professionals.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 17, 2023

App privacy is a crucial aspect to consider when utilizing mental health apps. The study reviewed 578 mental health apps, examining various features including privacy. The article below is a continuation of Therapy Apps – research into Mental Health Apps, Part I.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Behavioral health screening vendor Mental Health Technologies joined AdvancedMD’s marketplace. Beacon Health System chose Xsolis to streamline medical necessity reviews using generative AI. Company New Patient experience vendor Tendo updated its PCI, SOC 2 Type 2, and HIPAA certifications.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 22, 2024

As part of their intake process, the team checked Alex’s (a pseudonym) medical history through the hospital’s health information organization and discovered the patient had recently undergone a cardiac surgery at a different hospital; their post-surgical issues had merely mimicked a neurological challenge.

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Health Populi

APRIL 17, 2023

The bill expands privacy protections for Washington State’s health citizens beyond HIPAA’s provisions. The My Health, My Data Act defines “consumer health data” as “personal information that is linked or reasonably linkable to a consumer and that identifies a consumer’s past, present, or future physical or mental health.”

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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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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 15, 2023

million users that their protected health information was shared with tech companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok. The company states, “Cerebral is a mental health subscription that provides clients with ongoing, comprehensive access to online care and medication management for a monthly rate.

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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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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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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 19, 2023

The FTC announcement clarified that email addresses constitute personally identifiable health information because email addresses identify visitors as people seeking mental health care. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 30, 2022

Capital raise comes amid rapidly growing demand for the company’s HIPAA compliant email and marketing solutions. Paubox , a leading provider of HIPAA compliant email and marketing solutions for healthcare organizations, today announced it has raised $10 million in funding from Arthur Ventures. Founded in 2015, Paubox is on the Inc.

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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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Telebehavioral Health Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Mental health apps use various forms of technology to serve people with mental health concerns or those in emergency and crisis situations. For example, bots and chat features often invite users to enter sensitive information, trusting that the mental health app is secure and that their data will be confidential.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The FTC press release published on February 1 explained that GoodRx operates a California-based digital health platform making prescription drug discounts, telehealth visits, and other health services available to consumers. GoodRx then used that information to target these users with health-related advertisements.

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TheraNest

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This blog explores strategies for promoting client engagement in the new EHR era and discusses various features that can facilitate this engagement and ultimately lead to enhanced health outcomes. The Importance of Client Engagement in Mental Health Care Client engagement plays a pivotal role in mental health care.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

of its Security Risk Assessment Tool , with updated features including the ability for organizations to track response to HIPAA security vulnerabilities inside the tool. Los Angeles-area Adventist Health Simi Valley chose Luna for in-home, in-person outpatient physical therapy. The HHS Office for Civil Rights released v3.4

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 9, 2023

from sharing sensitive information about their consumer’s mental health challenges to companies for advertising purposes. Recipients of this sensitive consumer information include Facebook, Snapchat, Criteo, and Pinterest. BetterHelp will reportedly be required to pay $7.8

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

AUGUST 17, 2024

Telehealth, in particular, allows patients to receive medical consultations, follow-ups, and mental health services from the comfort of their homes. According to the Rural Health Information Hub , telehealth services can reduce transportation issues and improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of rural healthcare.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

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. Recognizing the need for an interpreter, Dr. Fortier promptly took steps to ensure that a solution was found.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

It invites users to select a mental health plan of services from its homepage for $5.83 In 2021, the company merged with Ginger, an online mental health platform, in a deal that led to the valuation of the combined company at $3 billion. Headspace offers services directly to consumers as well as to employers.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 29, 2023

While many articles describe how patient gateways and portals can better serve the medical community, this article will also discuss behavioral health, substance use, and mental health applications. Federal privacy laws protect them, such as HIPAA in the United States and PIPEDA in Canada.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

As healthcare systems and providers modernize (or build) their technology stacks, it will be more important than ever to prioritize privacy and to understand new regulations at the state level, from HIPAA, and from the FTC. Lastly, organizations should continue focusing on the Price Transparency Rule.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 8, 2022

Reading Time: 6 minutes Mental health practitioners should consider a lot more than just the treatment of their patients when running a mental health clinic. ” “What features might be valuable to a therapist, mental health specialist, or professional counselor?” Centers for education.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The FTC announcement clarified that email addresses constitute personally identifiable health information because email addresses identify visitors as people seeking mental health care. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

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TheraNest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Compliance ensures that you’re delivering quality care, protecting client information, and meeting legal requirements. Therapists can struggle with compliance in various areas, ranging from HIPAA to telehealth or advertising. If you use telehealth, make sure your video conferencing solution is safe and HIPAA-compliant!

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Data service firm LogicStream Health is collaborating with FDB , integrating the FDB MedKnowledge database into its Drug Supply App. HIE entity Santa Cruz Health Information Organization is collaborating with the Santa Cruz 2-1-1 Program to share information related to housing, transportation, and food services.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The large insurance companies, hospitals, and healthcare systems have signed on to health information exchange and will mandate that any business conducted with them will require vendors to use the data exchanges they support. That said, we are already seeing a Walmart-style model being deployed.

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InTouch Health

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

However, these devices must comply with the latest state and federal regulations, including HIPAA, to ensure sensitive information stays private. If facilities lack access to the latest technology, some staff members may be able to use their personal digital devices at work to reduce initial startup costs. Digital Literacy.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 6, 2022

Monitoring devices support the chronic disease management of military veteran patients, from providing health information to medical diagnosis, care, and connection. Prevalence, comorbidity, and prognosis of mental health among US veterans. According to a 2016 study [4] , over 1.1 PubMed Central (PMC). 2016, June 3).

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Data service firm LogicStream Health is collaborating with FDB , integrating the FDB MedKnowledge database into its Drug Supply App. HIE entity Santa Cruz Health Information Organization is collaborating with the Santa Cruz 2-1-1 Program to share information related to housing, transportation, and food services.

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Health Populi

APRIL 29, 2019

In the past couple of months, Amazon announced many health-related plans and developments, including: Accepting medical and health savings accounts (HSAs) to pay for consumer health products like over-the-counter drugs. Joseph Health. Expanding Alexa skills to join the growing tele-mental health supply side.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

Another priority for members is seeing CMS getting more in lock-step with Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement, or TEFCA, and qualified health information networks. Part 2 – with HIPAA. "So that we're creating some synergy, not creating something that increases provider burden," he said.

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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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