Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

New York City's NYU Langone Health had been investing in telemedicine for several years before the COVID-19 pandemic and had always been keenly aware of the important role technology would play in the future of healthcare. There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 25, 2021

Healthcare IT News interviewed Mulcare to dig into the reversion to pre-pandemic regulations, the ethics of telemedicine across state lines, what telehealth technologies can do to increase access, and more. How will physicians and patients approach telemedicine care across state lines ethically?

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Seeking health information online along with researching other patients’ perspectives on doctors are now as common as booking dinner reservations and reading restaurant reviews, based on Rock Health’s latest health consumer survey, Beyond Wellness for the Healthy: Digital Health Consumer Adoption 2018.

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Clocktree

JUNE 15, 2020

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law passed in 1996 which requires secure handling of an individual’s health information (PHI). This act extends HIPAA security obligations to business associates. Some technical implementation details may change in the future.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 27, 2018

Looking for health information online is just part of being a normal, mainstream health consumer, according to the third Rock Health Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey published this week. adults were online health information hunters. By 2017, 8 in 10 U.S.

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GlobalMed

MAY 21, 2019

Recently GlobalMed’s Chief Clinical Officer Gigi Sorenson and Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Dean Smith presented talks about disaster recovery and telemedicine at the International Conference on Disaster Medicine and Hurricane Resiliency. Maartens conference focused on public health challenges after hurricanes.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

adults 18 and over to determine peoples’ perspectives on personal health information in light of their pandemic era experiences. This study re-confirms the current state of the health consumer who has a “concerned embrace” of technology. ” The coronavirus pandemic has shown U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 1, 2023

The following month, the Journal reported that Froedtert Health posted a loss of $43.5 eVisit purchases Bluestream Health's telehealth eVisit announced it has acquired Bluestream Health to add digital front doors and other tools to its telemedicine platform. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

More than 90% of patients prefer providers who offer telemedicine , and 62% of patients prefer to consult with physicians remotely when possible, according to a poll of 1,002 patients from Software Advice.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The first graphic shown here illustrates the authors’ view on the digital evolution of HaH from delivery of care (migrating from in-person to fully virtual), telecomms (from telephone to embedded HIPAA-compliant video conferencing), and remote monitoring, moving from patient-reported data of vital signs to wearable sensors.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 18, 2022

Over the past few months, the organizations have deployed telemedicine services to support care in at least a half-a-dozen states, including Texas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana. Army Medical Research and Development Command's Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center. How would NETCCN resolve these problems?

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Mend

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Disclosing protected health information (PHI) can cause serious harm to a patient’s safety, personal life, and state of mind. That is why it is essential to adopt a HIPAA compliant telehealth program when offering virtual care services. Under HIPAA, there can be steep penalties for breaches involving PHI.

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GlobalMed

APRIL 7, 2020

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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GlobalMed

MAY 19, 2020

As policy limitations are lifted and curiosity about virtual care increases, patients and providers alike are considering telemedicine as a way to receive and give care. Although there are many things you want to consider when looking to develop your own telemedicine program, here are a few starter questions to ask yourself.

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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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19 Labs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

This creates challenges for telemedicine clinicians who must juggle video calls with electronic medical records, data from diagnostic devices and more, in real time, during live patient consultations. No longer does the clinician need to install or use any other software during their telemedicine session.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

Telemedicine was transforming healthcare landscapes by utilizing technology to provide clinical care remotely. Through electronic and telecommunication technology, medical information is exchanged between patients and doctors, regardless of physical proximity. Telemedicine can also lead to better resource allocation and utilization.

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NiftyHMS

JANUARY 28, 2025

Pediatric Clinics : Childrens Health Records : Track a child’s health progress, vaccinations, and milestones. Neurology and Spine Clinics : Neurological Health Information : Maintain patient records of neurological assessments and care plans.

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SightCall

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

For healthcare, rules are defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA regulates how patients’ information must be handled by healthcare professionals (covered entities) and their partners (business associates). Developers Hate HIPAA. Although the U.S.

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NiftyHMS

JANUARY 9, 2025

Veterinary Clinics : Pet Health Information : Keep detailed records of pet health, treatments, and vaccination schedules. Data Security: HIPAA-compliant systems ensure the privacy and security of patient dat. Schedule Appointments : Easily manage follow-up visits to ensure continued recovery.

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care innovations

JUNE 6, 2018

Discussing the accessibility (or lack thereof) patients have to their electronic medical records (EMR), the report also reveals some important underlying factors that have left many facilities unable to deal with both the transition to EMR and compliance with HIPAA. Improving Compliance with HIPAA: The Telehealth Option.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Ensure PHI Compliance with VPN Tunnels The HIPAA Privacy Rule has strong requirements around Protected Health Information (PHI). Creating drag-and-drop virtual private networks (VPNs) encrypts and anonymizes data, which can be effective when sharing patient electronic medical records (EMR) or during telemedicine scenarios.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 7, 2020

There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. The issue is mainly HIPAA compliance, but patients can have access to their health information via an embedded app if they wish,” Shemesh explained. There is a dedicated help line. The software is multilingual.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This became possible thanks to electronic health records, telemedicine, and cloud solutions. State documents define rules for collecting, storing, processing, and transmitting medical information. AWS solutions require software compatible with HIPAA standards. Currently, ChatGPT does not meet HIPAA standards.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

In 2023, HIMSS will not only be working to prop up telehealth further with really strong data on how these services help patients to achieve broader reform, but will also work at the state level with licensing boards to discuss how telemedicine can reach more patients. Part 2 – with HIPAA.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Mimi Winsberg, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Brightside Health We have been in an uncertain time for regulation around telemedicine, and there are a few key trends to watch. We need to refine the Ryan Haight Act to develop a telemedicine registry that can safely prescribe controlled medication virtually.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 30, 2020

Health information management has seen many new processes quickly evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following is a guest article by Diana Warner, MS, RHIA, CHPS, CPHI, FAHIMA, Director, Client Relations and Account Management at MRO.

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GlobalMed

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Name two dominant influences on 21st-century healthcare and it’s a safe bet that telemedicine and cybersecurity would make the list. The black market price tag of stolen protected health information (PHI) can go for $60 a record, compared to roughly $1 for a credit card or social security number. More than 41 million?telehealth

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 12, 2023

From telemedicine and AI-enabled devices to integrations with EHRs, data is at the center of it all and needs to be accessible from an uptime, resiliency, and privacy perspective. Established interoperability standards will facilitate health information and data sharing across outsourced platforms.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 26, 2022

Within the ecosystem, Healthie has the most comprehensive, feature-rich, and flexible option for delivering and scaling a digital, virtual-first health experience. The platform sits at the center of provider and customer interaction, housing the business, operational, financial, and health information for customers.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 31, 2022

House of Representatives passed by a 416-12 vote the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID–19 Act of 2021 , which would extend the telehealth flexibilities put in place during the public health emergency until the end of 2024. Preventive care delivery platform Fullscript has joined the athenahealth Marketplace app store.

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American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

American Well is integrated with Apple Health to allow telehealth physicians to immediately access and track a patient’s health information with just one click. This integration is key for chronic patients and population health management. We define both terms as a remote consultation between a doctor and a patient.

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American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

American Well is integrated with Apple Health to allow telehealth physicians to immediately access and track a patient’s health information with just one click. This integration is key for chronic patients and population health management. We define both terms as a remote consultation between a doctor and a patient.

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American Well

MAY 9, 2018

As telehealth’s stroke treatment use continues to grow, Avizia remains committed to ensuring physicians and executives are informed regarding current industry standards. That is why we are sharing the Recent Stroke Guidelines from the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) regarding stroke treatment.

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American Well

MAY 9, 2018

As telehealth’s stroke treatment use continues to grow, Avizia remains committed to ensuring physicians and executives are informed regarding current industry standards. That is why we are sharing the Recent Stroke Guidelines from the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) regarding stroke treatment.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

With support for multi-cloud deployments, telemedicine and personalized health, patient and clinician devices, and IoT devices deployed in the home, perimeter security will no longer be enough. The HIPAA Security Rule was drafted in 2003 and has not been substantively updated since that time.

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American Well

JULY 17, 2017

American Telemedicine Association 2017 Telestroke Guidelines. As the fifth most common cause of death and the leading cause of long-term adult disability in the world, strokes pose a widespread public health dilemma. The post New Telestroke Guidelines: What you need to know appeared first on American Well.

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