Tag Archives: Telemedicine
What We Will Be Doing in mHealth by 2015 or Before!
Did you know that as of Q3, 18% of U.S. residents under 18 had a smartphone? Or that the iPhone operating system for smartphones (OS) had 28% market share and Android had 43%? Ready for a glimpse into the future?Read a few sample predictions from a recent blog post by Arthur C. Clarke: By 2015, [...]
Full StoryFREE Webinar November 17: How to Develop A Thriving Telemental Health Practice from Your Home
Legal and Ethical Strategies FREE 1-hour Training Webinar (LIVE) November 17, 2011 2 PM Eastern, 11 AM Pacific Interested in starting a telemental health practice but not quite sure how to get started? Familiarize yourself with a successful online practice model that is HIPAA compliant and reimbursed by third-party payors. Identify resources to increase the [...]
Full StoryMalpractice Insurance for Online Practice: What Does It Cover?
Questions about malpractice insurance might need to start with a clear reading of the definition of your scope of practice from your state or national website. For example, because I am in California, I will quote my state law for Marriage & Family Therapists http://www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/psych_online.shtml, but I encourage you to read your own state code [...]
Full StoryThe Problem with “Online Counseling” & “Online Therapy” (Part I)
Do we need a new category of mental health service to properly identify the new services being offered online? Telehealth and Telemedicine Precedents When offering telehealth service in the health care world, the patient is seen by someone “in the system” initially for an in-person consult. An administrative assistant will open the file, check the [...]
Full StoryFREE Webinar: 7 Essential Facts about Licensure for Practice Across State or International Borders
Does your client want to continue therapy after moving to another state or country? Does your patient spend the summer in another state? Are you moving to another state and want to continue treating your original clients? In all these instances, can you legitimately bridge the distance by delivering services online? Some states have licensing [...]
Full StoryPREDICTION: Will We Be Treating Mental Health Patients by Smartphone before 2020 (Part I)
A recent PEW study reported that over one third (35%) of American adults age 18 and over own a smartphone of some kind. One quarter (25%) of smartphone owners report that their phone is where they do most of their online browsing. When asked about how they feel about their devices, 72% of smartphone owners [...]
Full StoryWhat Is CTEL and How Can It Help You?
The Center for Telehealth and e-Health Law http://www.ctel.org/ is important resource for U.S.-based healthcare practitioners. It offers information about law, ehealth, telemedicine and telehealth. Some of their publications are available for free online. Other publications limited to paid members. Member costs are $175/yr for individuals and $1,500/yr for organizations. Free publications you can find at their [...]
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