Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 15, 2020

Alleva, who focuses on the federal regulation of healthcare providers, payer enrollment and HIPAA compliance, told Healthcare IT News that it's still too soon to tell how patients will react to loosening coronavirus restrictions. " Before COVID-19, telemedicine was "underutilized," she said.

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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. Madaket Health has collaborated with Licentiam to add state medical licensing and credentialing services to its data management platform.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

As government agencies and national regulatory organizations pass more regulations and the need for healthcare services grows, healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) are more important than ever. Accordingly, maintaining compliance has become a key focus for healthcare facilities. Nine Responsibilities of Healthcare Compliance Officers.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Clinicians create a virtual mental health appointment using Zoom's secure, HIPAA-compliant video technology, share that link with the patient and launch the online meeting directly from the Osmind patient app. "As clinicians, we have a professional obligation to only use telehealth platforms that are HIPAA-compliant," she added.

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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 2, 2022

For the reasons discussed below, DTC telehealth platforms should re-visit their compliance plans and be prepared for increased state and federal regulatory scrutiny. Provider Licenses. Are all providers licensed or otherwise authorized to render care via telehealth to patients located in a given state?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, very few clinical areas at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, had established telemedicine programs, and there was little synergy among them and the organization’s Epic enterprise EHR. There also was much uncertainty around reimbursement and regulations regarding telemedicine.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Compliance Considerations for Best Outcomes Written in collaboration with the AIHC Volunteer Education Committee Delivering mental health services via telehealth has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine is considered to be under the umbrella of telehealth and refers specifically to clinical services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 26, 2020

Bridge evaluated a few HIPAA-compliant telehealth programs and Zoom’s was determined the best and most cost-effective for the agency’s purposes. “Fortunately, HIPAA-compliant Zoom proved to be very simple to operate from both ends,” Robeck remarked. Each also was a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 3, 2020

Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora developed an active and growing telemedicine program over the past eight years. Before COVID-19, almost all specialties were using telemedicine in some aspect of their practice. The organization also uses a custom-developed, HIPAA-compliant photo-sharing platform. THE PROBLEM.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 2, 2024

– With these devices, LifeMD is setting a new standard in virtual care by providing clinicians with near real-time and actionable patient data that can drive compliance, enhance clinical decision-making, encourage preventive healthcare, and, most importantly, improve long-term outcomes.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Prior to implementing the telemedicine technology supported by the FCC program funds, Sun River Health had relatively limited and targeted capacity to support remote visits. Mostly, Sun River Health's telemedicine services met the needs of the HIV, Medically Assisted Treatment patients. THE PROBLEM.

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YouCompli

JUNE 29, 2022

With it, compliance officers have guided their healthcare organizations in complying with changing documentation, coding, and confidentiality requirements. As virtual care requirements for telehealth evolve, we explore how compliance officers can support patient care and help their organizations stay up to date.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 23, 2022

With industry leaders focused on compliance, regulation, and security, this understandably makes healthcare leaders hesitant to adopt these technologies. These solutions also provide HIPAA compliance – a growing topic of importance as telehealth and virtual care open even more access points to a user’s digital identity.

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This article addresses how to track telehealth policies while addressing HIPAA compliance and mobile device management as the United States enters into a post-pandemic era.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 28, 2023

This was critical to delivering healthcare to patients who could not leave their homes due to various lockdown restrictions, forcing patients and clinicians to become more accepting of telemedicine. Information on license costs, projected revenue savings, and proposed returns on investments should be modeled.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 6, 2022

"Once the visit was ready to take place, patients would be taken to a two-way video screen where they could talk with a provider through a secure, HIPAA-compliant connection," she continued. There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. Wait times would vary based on demand.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 17, 2023

Many factors over the past year have affected how your organization meets its healthcare compliance obligations. Here are four healthcare compliance issues you must have on your radar. Beginning May 12, 2023, telehealth services by providers must use “HIPAA-compliant” technologies and communication products.

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Verisys

AUGUST 14, 2023

A big thanks to our compliance team, who monitors state, federal, and international updates. The board approved an emergency rule in June, 2023 allowing for remote work by pharmacists meeting the requirements for patient safety and HIPAA compliance. See below for changes from several states introducing legislation.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2021

It has nine licensed mental health professionals on staff, all committed to providing thorough delivery of psychiatric care based on the latest research. Nor was it HIPAA-compliant, a major concern. "This integration meant that the telehealth would be just as HIPAA-compliant as the EHR," Shah explained. THE PROBLEM.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2023

Their API-driven platform can be aligned to meet brand needs and securely houses patient PII with its built in HIPAA compliance software. Clinicians can manage appointments, write prescriptions, chart notes and handle booking and payments all in one place.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

Remote patient monitoring technologies are akin to telemedicine technologies, since they automatically observe and report on patients, often with chronic illnesses, so caregivers can remotely keep tabs on patients. The platform also is designed for direct-to-patient telemedicine.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Healthcare Compliance Will Be a Challenge in Post-PHE World. Senators Seek HHS Update to HIPAA, FBI Warns About Legacy Devices. Aspen U surrenders nursing program license. Aspen University in Phoenix surrenders nursing program license, failing to meet NCLEX first-time pass rate. Alabama hospital CEO resigns.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 7, 2023

Additionally, digitized health records have been used to make patient information more easily accessible, first to meet Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH mandates, and now, increasingly, to meet the 21st Century Cures Act ‘Final Rule’ mandate, requiring timely and standardized access to all patient data.

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Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

If an employee tests positive for COVID-19 (or is diagnosed with COVID-19 by a licensed healthcare provider), employers must not require further testing for 90 days following the date of the positive test or diagnosis. Compliance Dates. Employers are not Required to Pay for Tests or Face Coverings. Positive Test Results.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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