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The Telemedicine Tightrope: How to Keep Patients Safe and Satisfied 

American Medical Compliance

In recent years, telemedicine has surged in popularity, offering a convenient and efficient way for patients to access healthcare services remotely. According to Statista, the telemedicine market is forecasted to grow significantly, from 50 billion U.S. dollars in global market value in 2019 to nearly 460 billion U.S.

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Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in 2024 with AMC’s Expertise 

American Medical Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone in safeguarding patient information for nearly three decades. In this blog post, explore how American Medical Compliance offers the HIPAA compliance services every healthcare organization needs in 2024.

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Digital Do’s and Don’ts: Navigating Healthcare Compliance Successfully

American Medical Compliance

Thus, you should uphold the sacred trust between you and your patients with successful quality care, and of course, compliance. Digitizing Healthcare: Do’s and Don’ts Electronic health records, telemedicine, and health apps have transformed the way patients and professionals interact with healthcare data.

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Two Weeks’ Notice for the Public Health Emergency: What’s Next for Telehealth

Healthcare Law Insights blog

On February 24, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced proposed permanent rules for the prescription of controlled medications via telemedicine, specifically when telehealth is conducted by a provider who has never conducted an in-person evaluation and the service results in the prescription of a controlled substance.

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Avoiding the Landmines on the Path to HealthTech Innovation

Healthcare Law Insights blog

As digital health platforms and telemedicine expand, the debate around licensure and the potential for the unlicensed provision of professional services intensifies. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the national standard for protecting patient health information.

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First Randomized Trial Launched to Study Teleneuropsychology for Parkinson’s Disease

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During the trial, participants with PD will be randomized to standardized neuropsychological testing and procedures delivered face-to-face or through a HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing platform. Only 3% to 15% of neuropsychologists use telemedicine to conduct the testing, according to available studies.