telehealth regulations

HIPAA/HITECH REgulations through telehealth

The Covid-19 Pandemic has forced medical facilities to make drastic changes in how they communicate with their patients. While the world has had to adapt quickly, the protection of patients will always remain imperative. 

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office for Civil Rights discuss the expectations for medical practices in regards to protecting patients and their privacy through HIPAA and HITECH regulations. 

Click on the link below for the full article!
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www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/emergency-preparedness/notification-enforcement-discretion-telehealth/index.html