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The Pandemic Accelerated Consumers’ Digital Health Tech Ownership As Big Tech Morphs To Big Health

Health Populi

One-fourth of people used video and conference call platforms in the pandemic for the first time, and one-quarter intends to continue using Zoom et. consumers (below smartphones, portable charters, home video games and other tech’s), with 63% of those people intending to buy a smartwatch repeat purchasers. in the next 12 months.

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The Pace of Tech-Adoption Grows Among Older Americans, AARP Finds – But Privacy Concerns May Limit Adoption

Health Populi

One-third of older people would be interested in “a button to push to call for help” and one in five people would purchase video conferencing capability to speak with a health care provider. Under the current privacy regime of HIPAA for healthcare, indeed, we are. legislators can get on the same privacy page.

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HIPAA Compliant Video Chat: Requirements after COVID

Telebehavioral Health Institute

HIPAA Compliant Video Chat Basics: Requirements for HIPAA after COVID Although the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the public health emergency until October, telehealth providers need to look at what’s next. Once the public health emergency … Read more.

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Telehealth, HIPAA compliance and innovation tracking

Aging in Place Technology Watch

OCR lifts HIPAA restrictions – and innovation efforts accelerate. who communicate with patients via Apple FaceTime, Facebook Messenger video chat, Google Hangouts video or Skype, but now they will temporarily suspend that process. Did you know that HHS has an Office for Civil Rights (otherwise known as OCR)?

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Using HIPAA compliant software is a must in the post-pandemic world

Clocktree

While some in-person visits are safe now, many clients like the convenience of telehealth and wish to keep video visits as an option. At the onset of the pandemic, HIPAA compliance requirements for telehealth were relaxed. However, the requirement to use HIPAA compliant software is expected to be back in place soon.

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When HIPAA Becomes Criminal

Healthcare IT Today

The hospital may be penalized for its HIPAA compliance based on the investigation caused by the alleged illegal activities of its rogue employees. Harvey allegedly received patient information from Kirby Dandridge, 38, Sylvia Taylor, 43, Kara Thompson, 30, Melanie Russell, 41, and Adrianna Taber, 26, who were all charged with violating HIPAA.

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3 Ways to Achieve HIPAA-Compliant Communication for Behavioral Health

Healthcare IT Today

All practices must comply with HIPAA, as well as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Technology plays a crucial role in HIPAA-compliant communication for behavioral health. Embracing Secure EHR Software and Patient Portal Effective EHR software helps ensure HIPAA-compliant interactions.

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