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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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The Unexpected Burden of Billing for Small Behavioral Health Practices

Valant

Behavioral health RCM services can also make compliance easier by providing clear documentation, audit trails, and HIPAA-compliant systems that reduce risk for small practices. This level of oversight can prevent problems that might otherwise go unnoticed and lead to delayed reimbursements.

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Navigating the Storm: Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Therapist During Personal Challenges

Valant

Secure communication tools, including HIPAA-compliant messaging and telehealth integration , allow therapists to maintain professional communication without sacrificing privacy or security. Data analytics features offer insights that help with long-term planning, contributing to a more balanced and manageable workflow.

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When Is It Okay to Use Personal Devices at Work?

Scrubs

However, with HIPAA and patient privacy concerns, some nurses may be disciplined for this if it isn’t done at appropriate times. Under HIPAA, facilities “must implement device and media controls as a part of their physical safeguards.”

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IT Myths and Misconceptions in Cybersecurity and HIPAA Compliance for Dental Offices

Open Dental

We debunk some common IT myths and offer practical tips to help dental offices maintain robust cybersecurity and ensure HIPAA compliance. The post IT Myths and Misconceptions in Cybersecurity and HIPAA Compliance for Dental Offices appeared first on Open Dental Blog.

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HHS updates HIPAA rule to enhance ePHI security

Health Prime

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule of 1996. This is the first HIPAA Security rule update since 2013. At Health Prime , we are HIPAA-compliant.We

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HHS Updates HIPAA Rule to Enhance ePHI Security

Health Prime

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule of 1996. This is the first HIPAA Security rule update since 2013. At Health Prime , we are HIPAA-compliant.We

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