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Exploring the ethics of telehealth
Telehealth and telemedicine have transformed healthcare, opening the door to innovative medical services, from simple consultations to more...
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Learning from the CMS data breach
Farah Amod: Oct 9, 2024 3:05:06 PM
A recent investigation has revealed that the data breach at Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...
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The human factor in healthcare cybersecurity
One of the most insidious threats facing health care today is the rise of social engineering attacks that take advantage of human vulnerabilities....
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Rethinking student support with psychoeducational text messaging
“Psychoeducation is generally known as the information and resources provided to school staff, families, and students by mental health professionals...
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Keeping texts for legal defensibility
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 7, 2024 2:22:12 PM
Retaining text messages can protect organizations legally by preserving accurate records of communications in the event of legal disputes, regulatory...
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Breaking confidentiality during public health concerns
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 7, 2024 7:12:02 AM
During public health crises, the ethical obligation to maintain confidentiality can come into conflict with the need to protect the wider population...
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The balancing act in healthcare
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 5, 2024 8:34:12 AM
The "Balancing Act" is a metaphor used to describe the process of managing competing demands, priorities, or responsibilities to maintain equilibrium...
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Online psychotherapy's promise and perils
The digital era rebooted our perceptions about health, and psychotherapy online has become a mainstream alternative, benefiting patients and...
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What is a designated record set
Kirsten Peremore: Oct 3, 2024 7:19:25 PM
A designated record set is a collection of records used to make decisions related to patient care. The record also provides patients with access to...
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Learning from U.S. sanctions against Russian ransomware laundering
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 1, 2024 2:48:08 PM
On the 26th of September, the U.S. Treasury made headlines by sanctioning two cryptocurrency exchanges, Cryptex and PM2BTC, for laundering millions...
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What is TPA in healthcare
Farah Amod: Oct 1, 2024 10:00:00 AM
A third-party administrator (TPA) in healthcare is an independent individual or organization responsible for managing administrative tasks for an...
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Supporting men's mental health with technology
Mental health challenges affect both men and women, but there isn’t nearly as much conversation about men’s mental health. While we’ve made some...
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How to retain therapy clients
Therapists must retain their clients to continue care and develop a meaningful therapeutic relationship.