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HIPAA Implications in Telehealth Practice and Elderly Patients

Explore HIPAA implications in telehealth for elderly patients. Learn about the privacy, security, and compliance challenges LTC organizations face when implementing telehealth, including risk assessments, data protection, and HIPAA breaches.

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Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008

Learn about the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act and its impact on telemedicine in long-term care. This article explores the Act’s requirements, exceptions for telehealth, and recent rule changes related to prescribing controlled substances. Understand how COVID-19 has influenced telemedicine regulations and what long-term care providers must know to stay compliant.

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The Evolving Landscape of Medicare Telehealth Reimbursement Regulations

Explore the evolving landscape of Medicare telehealth reimbursement regulations, including key policies, temporary waivers, and billing tips for healthcare providers. Learn about CMS guidelines, eligibility, and how credentialing management platforms like Perla can streamline compliance for long-term care facilities.

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Federal Communications Commission & Telehealth

Explore how the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supports telehealth in nursing facilities through initiatives like the COVID-19 Telehealth Program, Connected Care Pilot Program, and Rural Health Care Program. Learn how these programs improve broadband access and telehealth services for rural and underserved communities.

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Technology is Transforming Long-Term Care: Opportunities and Challenges

Discover how technology is transforming the long-term care industry by improving patient care and operational efficiency. From business operations software and telehealth solutions to compliance and revenue cycle management, LTC facilities face opportunities and challenges in adopting new technologies.

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Physician Credentialing and Privileges

The staffing and credentialing process is critical, particularly because many health care practitioners rely on staff privileges and hospital credentialing to increase their patient pool through referrals. Rejections from hospitals and third-party payers can devastate a health care business and cause irreparable damage to a business’s reputation.

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The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules

HIPAA requires particular privacy standards when “covered entities” and “business associates” handle private health information (PHI). It also provides administrative, physical, and technical security requirements, notification requirements in the event of a data breach, and standardized practices for processing health care claims.