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HIPAA for Mental Health Professionals: The Basics

hipaaadmin — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:20:13 +0000

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA, works to protect patients’ confidentiality in regard to medical treatment. Protecting the confidentiality of patients in therapy has been a primary concern for many mental health professionals even years before HIPAA became the law. The privacy rule which was added to HIPAA in the 2000s set up standards to…

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Online Therapy: A Breakthrough in Mental Health Services

hipaaadmin — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:15:07 +0000

As technology evolves, so does telehealth. Therapists are able to provide therapy and care through video, text, phone, chat, or email. One of the more popular forms of telehealth is online therapy, which has also been called teletherapy, distance counseling, telemental health, and internet therapy. Some individuals prefer this type of treatment, as they can enjoy the benefits of therapy…

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Understanding PHI and Why It Matters

hipaaadmin — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:08:10 +0000

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) has been revolutionary for the privacy of patients’ health information. This topic of protecting patient information is especially relevant in this day and age with electronic patient records and telehealth visits presenting unforeseen questions surrounding patient privacy. But what exactly constitutes Protected Health Information (PHI)?

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10 Best HIPAA-Compliant Video Conferencing Systems

Maria Oum — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:45:19 +0000

With more people choosing to go remote in lieu of in-person communication, finding the best video conferencing system that works for you is difficult. There are so many options to choose from. Since the rise of Covid-19, the demand for telemedicine as an option for medical communication is rapidly rising. Businesses in healthcare are rushing to meet patient demands while learning to navigate…

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