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The Importance of HIPAA Compliant Teletherapy Platforms

Valant

However, with this digital transformation comes the critical need for HIPAA compliant teletherapy platforms. What is HIPAA and Why is it Crucial in Teletherapy? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data.

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Using Software To Revolutionize Healthcare Communication and Improve Patient Care

Electronic Health Reporter

Communication is one of the most important parts of the healthcare industry, but as it stands it may be the most challenging element as well. The article Using Software To Revolutionize Healthcare Communication and Improve Patient Care appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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When Is It Okay to Use Personal Devices at Work?

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Thanks to the rise of telehealth and electronic health records, using digital communication devices on the job has become second-nature for many nurses and care providers. Several healthcare facilities have issued communication devices to staff members or asked nurses to use their own devices.

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A HIPAA-Compliant Path to Efficiency and Relief with Telehealth

Electronic Health Reporter

We’ve come a long way since the University of Nebraska pioneered two-way video communication for telemedicine in 1959. Today, telehealth enables healthcare providers to expand access to medical […] The article A HIPAA-Compliant Path to Efficiency and Relief with Telehealth appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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HIPAA: A Primer And A Reminder For Those In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

A relentless parade of fronts from communication to banking, shopping seems to be unfolded, all thanks to the emerging technology. The article HIPAA: A Primer And A Reminder For Those In Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Well, that’s just not true! Now, more than ever, technology has […].

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

Health Populi

About four in 10 people 50+ are interested in “purchasing” (the word used in the AARP survey) several digital health innovations: Communicating with a health care provider that you’ve taken a medication as prescribed. Communicating other information, like blood pressure, weight, or heart health) to a health care provider.

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Extending Legacy Systems To The Cloud For Secure Communications

Electronic Health Reporter

The article Extending Legacy Systems To The Cloud For Secure Communications appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. When organizations factor in the loss of productivity, the amount of civil complaints and fines levied, plus the public relations besmirching, the cost implications skyrocket.