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On Oct. 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued two resources for health care providers and patients regarding the potential risks of using telehealth services.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights has released two new patient privacy resources that healthcare organizations can use to educate patients about reducing their risks of a breach of their protected health information when using telemedicine technologies. WHY IT MATTERS The tips and resources offered on the HIPAA website under Educating Patients about Privacy and Security Risks to Protected Health Information when Using Remote Communication Technologies for Telehealth – as recommended by the Government Accountability Office – spell out how patients can maintain their privacy when they are having a virtual appointment at home and in public as they access telehealth through a website, app or patient portal. "Ensuring the privacy and security of PHI can help promote more effective communication between the provider and patient, which is important for quality care," OCR said. The resource discusses how healthcare providers can expla