HIPAA and "Body" or "Patient Brokering": Balancing Lead Generation With Privacy Laws
Drugs destroy lives. America is in the middle of a drug addiction epidemic. Over 1 million people have died from overdoses in 20 years, since the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) started recording overdose deaths in 1999.
Is Google Workspace HIPAA Compliant? Gmail, Meet, Drive & Other G Suite Apps
Rising data breaches in healthcare have paved the way for compliance laws to keep patients' medical data secure. Thousands of healthcare providers in the US are now legally required to adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). As a result, they need to use HIPAA-compliant technologies when corresponding with clients and patients online.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Computing in Healthcare
In industries across the spectrum, cloud computing is far outpacing physical storage infrastructure. It may provide you a sense of security knowing your data is physically on-site, however, these systems often take up valuable space, are easily compromised (including physical theft), and cost a fortune to maintain. The cloud is a "new" technology that provides an efficient working model that is secure for any industry, especially those that house sensitive data like governments, financial institutions, and healthcare.
Is LegitScript Certification Worth It for Telemental Health?
LegitScript certification is a way for mental health practitioners to establish and build trust with potential patients online.
Potential patients and their loved ones are searching for mental health professionals online. If they are searching on social networks, such as Facebook, and using search engines, such as Google and Bing, licensed mental health practitioners need to be certified to advertise on these platforms.
How to Open a Drug Rehab Center: 21 Things to Know
Drug rehab centers are big business, with over 15,00 facilities around the U.S. and 3.7 million people receiving treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Many are filled to capacity, and many more are needed to meet the growing demand for rehab treatment.
Some of the most famous include the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, with 16 treatment centers nationwide. Drug and alcohol addiction can affect anyone; as much as society might not want to acknowledge it, this is a widespread nationwide epidemic.
Before You Choose Behavioral or Mental Health Apps For Your Practice
More people than ever before are seeking treatment for mental health conditions.
One of the ways patients are doing this is through mental health apps. Some of the most popular on the market include Calm, Headspace, and Talkspace Online Therapy. Other apps are focusing on specific problems, such as Quit That! to help people break unhealthy habits and addictions.
eMoods is designed to help those with bipolar disorder track their moods. notOK is an app designed to prevent suicide.
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Pros and Cons for Business
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) were already popular amongst numerous organizations and sectors before the pandemic. Now, with remote and hybrid work so widespread, companies need to be even more conscious of the way they allow employees and contractors to access files and internal systems. You may ask "Do VPN's really work?" Continue reading to find out.
The Biggest Healthcare Challenges for 2022 (and Beyond)
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has driven the healthcare industry through several simultaneous changes and challenges. Record patient levels, hospital staff shortages, remote work, and HIPAA exemptions have all made appearances at one point or another. Healthcare organization CEOs and other management figures have dealt with many of these situations on the fly, without much warning. As we progress through 2022 and beyond, what should the industry expect from a change perspective? Continue reading to find out how you can stay ahead of the curve!
Does Title 42 CFR Part 2 Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records Apply to You?
People with alcohol or drug use disorders do not always seek treatment for their substance use disorders because of fear: fear of the social and legal consequences if family, friends, neighbors, employers, co-workers, law enforcement, and even medical personnel learn of their substance abuse.
Protecting that privacy and encouraging treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) is the purpose of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records (Part 2).
HIPAA Right of Access: Medical Records & Release of Information
With advancements in technology, individuals can now be more involved in their healthcare than ever before. Whether it is pulling results, requesting appointments, or transferring records, the way healthcare data is stored and shared has changed. This practice, often referred to as a right of access, allows for on-demand, and real-time access to personal health information (PHI) on the part of a patient, once requested and received.
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