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How to Have Positive Telehealth Experiences With Patients

How to Have Positive Telehealth Experiences With Patients

May 4, 2020
As the coronavirus continues to spread and threaten lives across the country, more Americans are communicating with their doctors electronically than ever before. The healthcare industry is quickly tipping to more digital formats, with telehealthcare access becoming all the more common for patients with low-acuity health needs. But, as more patients and providers hop onto the technology, it will be important to understand the communication strategies best equipped to deliver a positive patient experience.

Will Privacy Laws Impact Health IT Innovation in 2020?

Will Privacy Laws Impact Health IT Innovation in 2020?

April 14, 2020
It’s a new year with new challenges. 2020 might be shaking the healthcare industry with new privacy laws and regulations. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) intends to spend 2020 working on rules tackling privacy issues such as cybersecurity and patients’ right to their data.

How to Build Positive Patient-Provider Relationships

How to Build Positive Patient-Provider Relationships

April 14, 2020
Intentional preparation, intent listening, agreeing on priorities, creating a connection, and understanding emotional cues are the recipe for success in patient-provider relationships and communication, according to research from Stanford University.

Addiction Treatment Marketing: What’s Legal and What’s Not?

Addiction Treatment Marketing: What’s Legal and What’s Not?

May 5, 2019
With all of the changes taking place, it can be challenging to navigate the legalities in the addiction treatment marketing field. You have to know what you legally can and can’t do and what you are legally bound to do. We want to help you know what is legal and what is not with addiction treatment marketing.

How Do I Choose The Right HIPAA Compliance Consultant?

How Do I Choose The Right HIPAA Compliance Consultant?

March 15, 2019
In 2018 alone, settlements for HIPAA violations totaled over $30 million, and no one is immune to the risk of legal action. How do you make sure you’re hiring the right person to help you stay compliant?

HIPAA Enforcement News — 2018

HIPAA Enforcement News — 2018

February 12, 2019
In 2018, HIPAA violation settlements reach an ALL TIME HIGH, with combined fines nearly reaching $30 million. Here’s some of what happened in 2018.

The Basics of HIPAA Compliance

The Basics of HIPAA Compliance

January 8, 2019
If you work in behavioral health, HIPAA non-compliance can mean having to close your doors. But there are ways to safeguard against HIPAA compliance issues.

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