Telehealth has undoubtedly transformed the healthcare industry and dramatically improved access to medical care. Organizations that are focused on adopting, and optimizing, telehealth will be strongly positioned to meet patient demands for convenience in medical care as expectations evolve. According to a recent Accenture survey, more than half of patients surveyed are more likely to
The President signed H.R. 7898 — the HIPAA Safe Harbor Bill — into law on January 5, 2021. The legislation amends the HITECH act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to incentivize best-practice cybersecurity for meeting HIPAA requirements. Specifically, HR7898 requires that HHS evaluate whether or not an organization is using
Telehealth software makes it easy for healthcare providers to connect with their patients in a safe and efficient way. Telehealth leverages electronic technologies and smart devices to deliver an alternative source of treatment to in-person visits. However, not all telehealth platforms offer the same level of functionality and features. Professional telehealth consulting services can help
The patient experience is evolving as people are increasingly accepting and trusting of remote care technology. According to the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, nearly 9 in 10 Americans over age 40 stated that they would be comfortable using telemedicine for themselves or a loved one. These findings have debunked the myth that older
To round out National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we interviewed our client, Bezawit Sumner, Director of Security and Compliance at CRISP, Maryland’s formally designated healthcare information exchange. Due to increased pressure from regulators requiring healthcare organizations to maintain stronger data controls, CRISP and Hartman worked together to look for a more systematic method for maintaining the
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the healthcare industry significantly. While telehealth services were used prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, the move towards telehealth has increased significantly in recent months. Both patients and healthcare providers must adapt to a new normal, which means limiting direct contact and utilizing innovative technologies designed to streamline health appointments. There
Telehealth enables healthcare providers to have virtual visits with patients through a phone call or video chat. This innovative technology also involves the transfer and exchange of medical information between sites. While telehealth is commonly grouped together with “telemedicine,” the two terms have distinct differences. Telemedicine is typically remote treatment by a primary care provider
The U.S. will see a shortage of approximately 122,000 physicians by 2032 as the demand for healthcare providers continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, according to new data published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). To meet the climbing demand for providers, many facilities are implementing telehealth services. While telehealth software is
The use of telehealth software has become more common in recent years. In fact, an estimated 76 percent of hospitals in the U.S. now use some form of virtual care to connect healthcare providers and patients at a distance using live video and audio, according to the American Hospital Association. The move towards telehealth has
What are the pros and cons of telehealth services? Telehealth is the use of digital communication technologies to provide remote access to health care services. Also referred to as telemedicine, telehealth allows the exchange of medical information and care delivery from a distance. According to Medical Economics, 71% of U.S. patients had considered telehealth during
