The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has continued to press its enforcement efforts in support of patient’s right to access to records, in the midst of the COVID pandemic-related relaxation of enforcement …
FTC ZOOM Settlement, ZOOM Bombing and More The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement with ZOOM to resolve allegations that the company engaged in misleading security practices. The use of the videoconferencing platform rocketed during the early days of …
The American Hospital Association estimates that the country’s health care systems are losing an average of $50.7 billion per month. When analysts enthusiastically described telehealth as a money-saver over the last several decades, they were not referring to the financial …
HIPAA Compliant Appointment Scheduling for Mental Health Professionals Online appointment scheduling tools are a convenient way for patients to book appointments. However, when using a software platform that has access to protected health information, it is important to consider its …
In response to the pandemic, state Medicaid programs enrolled temporary emergency measures to expand telehealth coverage. The longevity of these reforms isn’t clear. States are tasked with evaluating which policies should remain permanent in a post-COVID-19 world. Suggested Route for …
CMS Announces Expanded Telehealth Coverage for Medicare, State Medicaid & CHIP Program The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is once again announced expanded telehealth coverage to assist with the pandemic. On October 14th, CMS announced that it is adding …
Alert (AA20-302A) Ransomware Activity Targeting the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Alarming reports of cybercriminals targeting the healthcare sector with ransomware have caused widespread concern among healthcare providers. In a joint cybersecurity alert, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); the …
As part of the Telebehavioral Health Institute’s effort to keep you updated, this article offers a roundup of breaking telehealth reimbursement news for October 2020. The most significant development impacting the events of this month is that the National Emergency …
Do Patients or Clients Understand Electronic Informed Consent? Informed consent is required by both state mandate and professional association ethical codes to assure the care and research, and protection of patient rights. Often lengthy and somewhat confusing, consent forms vary …
