Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 19, 2020

COVID-19 spurred Houston-based AccessHealth to quickly scale up its telemedicine offerings, just as it did with most other health systems nationwide. Purchasing devices and platforms due to pricing was a concern, and HIPAA-compliant platforms and cybersecurity [were concerns] for PHI/patient safety." THE PROBLEM. MARKETPLACE.

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AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

What compliance issues need to be considered when drafting a marketing strategy? Let’s take a closer look at potential compliance risks. As a reminder, telemarketing in healthcare must follow strict privacy regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191 in the United States.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This article provides a basic overview of Artificial Intelligence, Telehealth, Asynchronous Services and HIPAA privacy concerns. Medicaid policies on this issue vary from state to state. Address HIPAA and Privacy Concerns Technology considerations The telehealth platform you use should meet HIPAA requirements.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This article provides a basic overview of Artificial Intelligence, Telehealth, Asynchronous Services and HIPAA privacy concerns. Medicaid policies on this issue vary from state to state. Address HIPAA and Privacy Concerns Technology considerations The telehealth platform you use should meet HIPAA requirements.

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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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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

JUNE 15, 2020

This past week, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma said she "can't imagine going back" to making beneficiaries return to in-person visits after the agency's relaxation of telehealth regulations in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 11, 2023

The Health Breach Notification Rule applies only to organizations not subject to HIPAA and is triggered when there is unsecured, individually identifiable information in a PHR. For example, reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid for certain telemedicine services was significantly increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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. Does the state apply different standards, for example, to Medicaid encounters? How will data be used for marketing, in compliance with applicable laws, including HIPAA?

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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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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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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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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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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HIT Consultant

APRIL 4, 2023

In the realm of telehealth delivery—perhaps the biggest area of healthcare expansion during the pandemic—telemedicine will officially lose its status as an excepted benefit2 and certain federal penalties for HIPAA non-compliance of telehealth platforms will be reinstated.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 21, 2020

Most of its patients fall below the poverty line, and most qualify for Medicaid. "Another draw toward this telehealth solution was its HIPAA compliance," she added. There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. THE PROBLEM. MEBS treats a vulnerable population.

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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 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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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

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. A federal judge schedules a hearing on Florida’s Medicaid transgender rule. million telemedicine visits since start of pandemic. Health systems grow apprenticeships to tackle shortages.

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Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The second rule, issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (the “CMS Rule”), will require healthcare workers at facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid to be fully vaccinated. Compliance Dates. Unlike the OSHA Rule, the CMS Rule does not include a weekly testing option. The CMS Rule.

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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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