Trumpcare | Where Does Telehealth Stand?
A lot can be said about the GOP’s plan to repeal the ACA, but what can we expect from these changes? And how does it affect Telehealth as we know it? Image from Vocativ. Prior to election, Donald Trump had announced a 10-point plan to reform the VA. In his speech, he highlighted a need […]
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 […]
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 […]
How can I be HIPAA compliant?
An overview Before we delve into this topic, a note: this article is not an exhaustive list of all that is required for HIPAA compliance. You may decide to contact an attorney or Privacy Officer to help you examine each rule thoroughly and put an action plan in place. Our intention is to get you […]
Informed Consent & Telemental Health
As with mental health services delivered face-to-face, clinicians working through videoconferencing must obtain Informed Consent. The consent must be obtained at the start of services and in real-time. Local, regional and national laws for consent must be followed and clinicians must fully understand requirements. If written consent is required, then electronic signatures may be used, […]
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” […]