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Psychiatrists 'pleasantly surprised' with transition to telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Although research supported the efficacy of video telepsychiatry, the National Institute of Mental Health-funded study notes, only 5% of psychiatrists in the Medicare program had ever provided a telemedicine visit. " This was particularly important, Uscher-Pines noted, as many HIPAA compliant software became overwhelmed with users.

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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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Healthcare Decisions at an Organizational Level – 2025 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

Brands have increasingly shifted focus from merely engaging healthcare professionals (HCPs) to achieving healthcare outcomes through improved script lifts, in partnership with HIPAA-certified, data-compliant platforms, all thanks to advanced AI solutions that are helping brands reach HCPs at scale and with precision.

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A Therapist’s Guide to Working Remotely

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HIPAA laws are still in effect, even though Medicare is allowing alternative telehealth platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Set up a Space in Your Home to be HIPAA-compliant. HIPAA compliance is first and foremost. With an understanding of the challenges, you’re better able to solve them.

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Avoid Coronavirus-Related Cancellations and No Shows with Telehealth

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In fact, congressional leaders have agreed to a coronavirus response bill that will allow Medicare reimbursement for care providers using telehealth to treat patients at home. Once you have enabled telehealth for your practice, you can offer telehealth sessions to your clients who might otherwise have needed to cancel.

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Getting Started with Telehealth

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Have you thought about offering telehealth sessions at your private practice? In this guide, we’ll not only provide you the background you need to understand telehealth’s growing demand, but we’ll also dive into what you need to know so you can start offering online therapy options in your own private practice. .

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Want to Automate Billing? Your Clearinghouse Matters.

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A clearinghouse is an intermediary that receives, processes, and transmits claims, payments, and other healthcare transactions between healthcare providers (such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices) and insurance payers (such as Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers).