Guidance on Remote Communication Technologies for Delivering Audio-Only Telehealth
An Update on Guidance Issued During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency by the Office for Civil Rights
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This resource describes guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on the use of remote communication technologies, including audio-only technology (e.g.,Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and mobile technologies that use electronic media such as the internet, intra-and extranets, cellular, and Wi-Fi), to provide telehealth in compliance with HIPAA.
Key Point
- Healthcare providers covered by HIPAA can use remote communication technologies to provide telehealth services, including audio-only services, in compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Type
Law
Author
- CoE-PHI
Date
2023