Have you considered HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing for your medical office?
More and more health systems across the country are making telehealth — specifically HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing systems available to their patients for primary care video visits; is yours among them? Perhaps it should be. But why? And how? Why are so many American health systems embracing telehealth as a new model of care? And how will […]
Your Healthcare is Changing. Here’s How.
More people are insured, costs are higher, and technology is advancing more rapidly than ever before. As a result of this evolving landscape, medical professionals are looking for new ways to reach customers while patients are looking for better ways to manage their medical expenses and their health, and everyone’s wondering: What changes to medicine […]
Telehealth is Changing the Way Rural Americans Receive Medical Care
It sure seems like a hassle to schedule a doctor’s appointment. You have to take the morning off from work; figure out how to get the kids to school at the same time you’re supposed to be in the exam room; drive to the other side of town in morning rush hour traffic. Ugh. But […]
American Bar Association Webinar: HIPAA Applies to Lawyers?
The full title of the webinar is actually much catchier: You Mean HIPAA Applies to Lawyers? Keeping Data Safe, Clients Happy and Your License Secure. Hosted by the American Bar Association, this webinar discusses how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health […]
HIPAA Compliance, an In-depth Overview
There are four HIPAA rules any one working with ePHI should know about. They are: 1. HIPAA Privacy Rule 2. HIPAA Security Rule 3. HIPAA Enforcement Rule 4. HIPAA Breach Notification Rule The HIPAA Privacy Rule The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals’ medical records and other personal health information and applies […]
A Brief History of Telehealth
Telehealth has been the story of a “revolution” that never quite materializes. That has changed, with experts are projecting the market to grow at 20% annually over the next several years. “Telehealth” is a term used broadly to encompass interactive videoconferencing, electronic exchange of information, remote monitoring of vital signs, patient portals, and more. “Telemedicine” […]