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Psychiatrists 'pleasantly surprised' with transition to telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Health and Human Services indicated that it would waive penalties for good faith use of non-HIPAA compliant video conferencing software during the nationwide public health emergency." " 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

TheraNest

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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Can Healthcare Professionals Share HIPAA PHI without Written Consent?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

According to the US Department of Human Services (HHS), healthcare professionals can share HIPAA-protected health information (HIPAA PHI) with one another without written content in several circumstances. This article will give several examples of the circumstances under which HIPAA PHI can be shared, and review reasonable safeguards.

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Mobile patient communication and telehealth tool helps transform Indiana Hernia Center

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The corporate takeover of healthcare and the exodus of physicians from private practice into employed positions, combined with sub-par deployment of electronic health records and patient portals, has resulted in increasing patient and physician dissatisfaction with the current healthcare delivery model, he contended. THE PROBLEM.

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Scalability: The Key to Growth for a Mental and Behavioral Health Practice

TheraNest

Scalable mental and behavioral health practices understand the importance of offering telehealth services to expand their reach and improve access. TheraNest’s telehealth feature makes it possible for practitioners to conduct secure and HIPAA-compliant virtual appointments so that clients receive care remotely.

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Why FaceTime Should Absolutely Never Be Used for Teletherapy

TheraNest

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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10 signs you spend too much time on admin tasks—and how to reclaim your time

TheraNest

The right EHR provides a single hub for all client information, including session notes , treatment plans, assessments, and correspondence, and also ensures data security and HIPAA compliance. Just be sure any solution you choose is HIPAA-compliant and specifically designed for mental health to ensure client confidentiality and accuracy.

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